| 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 | $178.33 | 11.843% | $199.4496 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.69 | 11.500% | $279.5194 | $279.52 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.75 | 13.186% | $239.6714 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.63 | 4.341% | $245.8587 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.69 | 13.265% | $149.1587 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.80 | 9.147% | $10.6964 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.85 | 5.212% | $146.0869 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.74 | $1,270.4411 | $1,270.45 | $1,270.40 | $1,270.50 | |