| 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 | $229.98 | 8.540% | $249.6203 | $249.62 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.98 | 9.831% | $237.213 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.34 | 3.454% | $194.8453 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.90 | 5.724% | $81.3018 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.60 | 12.233% | $231.8734 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.66 | 7.794% | $61.0761 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.29 | 7.373% | $226.8684 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.75 | $1,282.7983 | $1,282.80 | $1,282.75 | $1,282.80 | |