| 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 | $196.30 | 11.225% | $218.3347 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.57 | 5.793% | $242.869 | $242.87 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.92 | 10.728% | $277.8387 | $277.84 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.38 | 4.299% | $259.0579 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.72 | 4.479% | $38.3647 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.58 | 6.747% | $50.7902 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.32 | 4.486% | $81.8334 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.79 | $1,169.0886 | $1,169.08 | $1,169.10 | $1,169.10 | |