| 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 | $144.39 | 5.349% | $152.1134 | $152.11 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.85 | 9.481% | $136.687 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.43 | 7.290% | $221.4787 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.40 | 6.460% | $260.1882 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.33 | 10.343% | $198.9815 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.78 | 11.235% | $274.5057 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.28 | 3.432% | $42.6967 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.46 | $1,286.6512 | $1,286.66 | $1,286.70 | $1,286.70 | |