| 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 | $247.59 | 8.603% | $268.8902 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.62 | 10.117% | $216.512 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.95 | 13.760% | $221.7751 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.30 | 10.599% | $235.9077 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.40 | 8.640% | $84.0874 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.70 | 4.179% | $73.6546 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.59 | 5.633% | $149.5658 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.15 | $1,250.3928 | $1,250.40 | $1,250.40 | $1,250.50 | |