| 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 | $250.57 | 7.244% | $268.7213 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.74 | 6.319% | $230.4358 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.61 | 3.300% | $163.8441 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.75 | 9.435% | $42.4061 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.37 | 11.596% | $115.3568 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.40 | 7.616% | $219.9671 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.77 | 8.510% | $243.8979 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.21 | $1,284.6291 | $1,284.64 | $1,284.60 | $1,284.60 | |