| 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 | $228.30 | 10.137% | $251.4428 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.69 | 10.580% | $144.517 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.45 | 12.855% | $168.6618 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.64 | 11.370% | $138.8116 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.97 | 11.419% | $275.1715 | $275.17 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.60 | 4.113% | $242.1668 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.31 | 6.324% | $134.2978 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.96 | $1,355.0693 | $1,355.07 | $1,355.00 | $1,355.10 | |