| 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 | $246.98 | 10.481% | $272.866 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.85 | 6.126% | $171.7649 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.76 | 9.421% | $257.9709 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.64 | 11.491% | $130.0431 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.51 | 10.179% | $104.1302 | $104.13 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.68 | 8.756% | $229.1271 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.56 | 8.338% | $93.7774 | $93.78 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.98 | $1,259.6796 | $1,259.68 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.70 | |