| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $226.94 | 6.105% | $240.7947 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.74 | 10.208% | $158.413 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.36 | 4.713% | $186.7661 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.35 | 3.719% | $16.9581 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.78 | 3.225% | $254.7387 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.38 | 7.641% | $75.7577 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.26 | 9.384% | $237.6477 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.81 | $1,171.0760 | $1,171.08 | $1,171.05 | $1,171.10 | |