| 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 | $219.73 | 11.180% | $244.2958 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.26 | 13.497% | $268.148 | $268.15 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.89 | 11.792% | $236.8761 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.43 | 8.149% | $116.1845 | $116.18 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.94 | 11.381% | $154.7528 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.83 | 3.664% | $7.0803 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.32 | 6.286% | $250.1122 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.40 | $1,277.4497 | $1,277.45 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.50 | |