| 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 | $232.95 | 9.670% | $255.4763 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.67 | 10.769% | $197.911 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.98 | 8.273% | $213.2762 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.50 | 4.793% | $128.3714 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.62 | 3.309% | $227.9203 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.79 | 8.492% | $135.3872 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.61 | 3.830% | $249.8254 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,317.12 | $1,408.1678 | $1,408.18 | $1,408.20 | $1,408.20 | |