| 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 | $250.49 | 8.162% | $270.935 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.49 | 6.330% | $22.8503 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.25 | 6.235% | $89.503 | $89.50 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.60 | 11.535% | $196.9708 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.92 | 6.251% | $160.354 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.61 | 7.314% | $243.1843 | $243.18 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.84 | 13.417% | $205.1033 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.20 | $1,188.9007 | $1,188.89 | $1,188.90 | $1,189.00 | |