| 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 | $246.99 | 13.512% | $280.3633 | $280.36 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.64 | 13.103% | $233.716 | $233.72 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.56 | 11.691% | $239.6442 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.25 | 5.326% | $11.8492 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.43 | 7.285% | $203.23 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.78 | 11.352% | $12.0037 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.75 | 4.782% | $128.6199 | $128.62 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.40 | $1,109.4263 | $1,109.42 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.30 | |