| 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 | $246.68 | 12.252% | $276.9032 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.94 | 4.553% | $218.453 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.30 | 11.678% | $209.1729 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.74 | 9.664% | $180.6605 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.66 | 7.154% | $91.7881 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.53 | 3.844% | $183.3158 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.59 | 9.146% | $128.3448 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.44 | $1,288.6383 | $1,288.63 | $1,288.60 | $1,288.70 | |