| 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 | $223.40 | 6.718% | $238.408 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.93 | 8.815% | $195.7908 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.46 | 9.660% | $120.0338 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.44 | 9.327% | $80.2897 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.42 | 7.141% | $121.5193 | $121.52 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.90 | 12.826% | $232.3087 | $232.31 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.61 | 12.495% | $257.1748 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.16 | $1,245.5251 | $1,245.52 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.50 | |