| 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 | $176.90 | 9.317% | $193.3818 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.87 | 5.258% | $248.272 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.73 | 13.703% | $258.9358 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.46 | 4.337% | $230.0214 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.30 | 7.315% | $21.7849 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.60 | 4.867% | $59.3547 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.42 | 8.818% | $261.6202 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.28 | $1,273.3708 | $1,273.36 | $1,273.35 | $1,273.40 | |