| 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 | $209.97 | 12.499% | $236.2142 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.92 | 8.783% | $197.898 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.92 | 6.266% | $154.0007 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.41 | 9.203% | $10.276 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.61 | 4.577% | $187.8307 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.71 | 13.466% | $269.72 | $269.72 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.79 | 10.699% | $183.5279 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.33 | $1,239.4675 | $1,239.47 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.40 | |