| 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 | $234.96 | 6.352% | $249.8847 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.82 | 13.598% | $88.402 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.40 | 4.160% | $195.1958 | $195.20 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.76 | 13.312% | $91.5108 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.41 | 9.615% | $191.1795 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.43 | 12.526% | $30.8659 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.63 | 13.143% | $282.4389 | $282.44 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.41 | $1,129.4776 | $1,129.48 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.50 | |