| 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 | $202.59 | 8.787% | $220.3916 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.77 | 7.456% | $216.814 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.34 | 12.625% | $256.0417 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.79 | 9.467% | $86.249 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.88 | 9.299% | $69.8202 | $69.82 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.79 | 10.252% | $53.792 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.33 | 10.733% | $268.3393 | $268.34 | $268.35 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.49 | $1,171.4478 | $1,171.44 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.30 | |