| 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 | $228.29 | 11.281% | $254.0434 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.75 | 5.140% | $112.237 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.95 | 7.251% | $41.7743 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.76 | 11.835% | $240.1768 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.68 | 10.255% | $199.2087 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.86 | 10.378% | $30.7513 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.39 | 12.694% | $276.5398 | $276.54 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.68 | $1,154.7313 | $1,154.73 | $1,154.75 | $1,154.70 | |