| 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 | $238.93 | 4.372% | $249.376 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.91 | 9.476% | $176.1578 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.86 | 12.347% | $242.5122 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.87 | 12.194% | $8.8297 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.93 | 5.721% | $168.0224 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.92 | 7.125% | $100.6118 | $100.61 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.84 | 6.181% | $189.8941 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.26 | $1,135.4040 | $1,135.40 | $1,135.40 | $1,135.40 | |