| 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 | $237.75 | 8.650% | $258.3154 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.35 | 10.520% | $233.584 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.91 | 7.654% | $176.4557 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.95 | 3.723% | $160.7188 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.79 | 7.806% | $31.0373 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.62 | 8.140% | $250.4739 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.83 | 7.127% | $75.8781 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.20 | $1,186.4632 | $1,186.47 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.50 | |