| 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 | $250.78 | 8.649% | $272.47 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.30 | 11.223% | $189.4128 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.26 | 4.717% | $20.1685 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.46 | 10.539% | $186.214 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.54 | 10.495% | $151.9748 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.68 | 4.656% | $28.9688 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.77 | 9.862% | $212.8796 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.79 | $1,062.0885 | $1,062.08 | $1,062.00 | $1,062.20 | |