| 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 | $249.35 | 12.418% | $280.3143 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.89 | 3.282% | $109.3653 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.99 | 12.700% | $231.0237 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.71 | 7.102% | $194.615 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.55 | 4.264% | $20.3836 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.57 | 9.472% | $140.7482 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.93 | 7.329% | $170.578 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.99 | $1,147.0281 | $1,147.03 | $1,147.00 | $1,147.00 | |