| 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 | $217.62 | 9.811% | $238.9707 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.73 | 9.864% | $235.911 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.43 | 6.651% | $212.6941 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.46 | 13.236% | $210.0075 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.82 | 5.565% | $25.1456 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.38 | 3.486% | $250.8294 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.67 | 12.325% | $120.9403 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.11 | $1,294.4986 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.40 | |