| 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 | $212.46 | 6.604% | $226.4909 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.60 | 12.689% | $84.066 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.98 | 8.241% | $188.3177 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.48 | 9.167% | $96.591 | $96.59 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.60 | 13.522% | $266.3226 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.71 | 11.442% | $270.4809 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.75 | 10.349% | $57.1056 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.58 | $1,189.3747 | $1,189.38 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.40 | |