| 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 | $226.97 | 6.131% | $240.8855 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.56 | 5.710% | $36.5334 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.31 | 12.816% | $213.572 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.90 | 7.769% | $198.1872 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.25 | 11.276% | $277.3554 | $277.36 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.29 | 12.356% | $187.9604 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.34 | 12.717% | $30.8168 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.62 | $1,185.3107 | $1,185.32 | $1,185.30 | $1,185.40 | |