| 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 | $249.90 | 13.573% | $283.8189 | $283.82 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.90 | 4.111% | $218.529 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 9.266% | $218.0403 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.73 | 10.619% | $274.0364 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.98 | 3.691% | $91.2273 | $91.23 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.44 | 11.473% | $179.962 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.65 | 11.295% | $212.1839 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,347.15 | $1,477.7978 | $1,477.80 | $1,477.85 | $1,477.70 | |