| 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 | $224.67 | 7.770% | $242.1269 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.83 | 5.379% | $260.107 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.40 | 8.772% | $210.365 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.77 | 10.128% | $86.7478 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.78 | 4.435% | $173.1323 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.95 | 9.706% | $203.9983 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.58 | 5.874% | $105.4293 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.98 | $1,281.9066 | $1,281.92 | $1,281.95 | $1,281.80 | |