| 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 | $243.80 | 6.272% | $259.0911 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.25 | 4.531% | $252.181 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.34 | 4.318% | $231.9406 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.35 | 7.816% | $189.0554 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.27 | 7.231% | $30.3142 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.75 | 9.584% | $176.1563 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.34 | 4.348% | $136.0072 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.10 | $1,274.7458 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.80 | |