| 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 | $238.49 | 8.728% | $259.3054 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.37 | 10.293% | $190.112 | $190.11 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.55 | 7.569% | $178.0805 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.25 | 5.268% | $143.4277 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.36 | 10.447% | $61.1435 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.84 | 12.194% | $209.6233 | $209.62 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.83 | 6.700% | $234.5586 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.69 | $1,276.2510 | $1,276.25 | $1,276.25 | $1,276.20 | |