| 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 | $240.32 | 10.359% | $265.2147 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.34 | 8.356% | $92.471 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.93 | 9.727% | $258.8789 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.84 | 9.676% | $178.5964 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.76 | 3.138% | $202.9343 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.30 | 6.801% | $55.8569 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.80 | 13.565% | $229.1742 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.29 | $1,283.1264 | $1,283.12 | $1,283.10 | $1,283.20 | |