| 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 | $200.57 | 13.267% | $227.1796 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.55 | 8.789% | $260.604 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.53 | 9.488% | $167.002 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.47 | 13.823% | $63.1376 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.42 | 12.499% | $99.4716 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.54 | 11.392% | $177.7148 | $177.71 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.76 | 10.352% | $253.5448 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.84 | $1,248.6544 | $1,248.64 | $1,248.65 | $1,248.60 | |