| 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 | $243.86 | 6.258% | $259.1208 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.92 | 3.595% | $44.463 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.80 | 8.483% | $196.1373 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.41 | 8.141% | $208.0741 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.26 | 11.405% | $110.5806 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.39 | 13.609% | $270.8325 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.98 | 3.623% | $115.0008 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.62 | $1,204.2091 | $1,204.20 | $1,204.20 | $1,204.20 | |