| 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 | $231.81 | 6.286% | $246.3816 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.90 | 7.589% | $248.423 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.94 | 4.487% | $116.9627 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.88 | 6.651% | $230.2382 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.70 | 6.318% | $189.9903 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.78 | 12.167% | $108.5552 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.98 | 12.403% | $86.5278 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.99 | $1,227.0788 | $1,227.08 | $1,227.10 | $1,227.10 | |