| 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 | $219.77 | 10.536% | $242.925 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.74 | 5.345% | $73.4676 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.52 | 6.786% | $198.1094 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.36 | 11.444% | $88.442 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.35 | 4.192% | $188.9522 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.56 | 13.455% | $232.0835 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.91 | 10.747% | $259.0483 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.21 | $1,283.0280 | $1,283.03 | $1,283.05 | $1,283.00 | |