| 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 | $217.58 | 8.573% | $236.2331 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.98 | 7.671% | $269.156 | $269.16 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.65 | 12.407% | $52.4379 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.59 | 5.491% | $171.5178 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.35 | 8.121% | $96.6061 | $96.61 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.29 | 4.744% | $14.9679 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.92 | 12.865% | $278.6863 | $278.69 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.36 | $1,119.6051 | $1,119.62 | $1,119.60 | $1,119.60 | |