| 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 | $249.88 | 9.200% | $272.869 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.89 | 9.834% | $218.4488 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.73 | 8.710% | $237.7814 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.87 | 6.229% | $197.4478 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.68 | 10.525% | $16.2251 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.36 | 9.452% | $214.9199 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.94 | 4.202% | $84.3411 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.35 | $1,242.0331 | $1,242.04 | $1,242.05 | $1,241.90 | |