| 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 | $225.45 | 9.295% | $246.4056 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.86 | 10.118% | $276.242 | $276.24 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.73 | 11.284% | $135.466 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.41 | 5.488% | $148.1157 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.61 | 5.539% | $38.6378 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.86 | 8.548% | $31.327 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 9.745% | $194.8193 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.44 | $1,071.0134 | $1,071.03 | $1,071.00 | $1,070.90 | |