| 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 | $215.31 | 11.206% | $239.4376 | $239.44 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.49 | 12.653% | $187.556 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.56 | 11.841% | $203.0585 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.91 | 6.723% | $189.8709 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.31 | 9.391% | $255.2201 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.70 | 9.631% | $269.3634 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.82 | 12.462% | $256.2109 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,448.10 | $1,600.7174 | $1,600.72 | $1,600.65 | $1,600.80 | |