| 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 | $112.29 | 4.638% | $117.498 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.25 | 8.771% | $226.5156 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.77 | 13.856% | $184.1849 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.26 | 12.793% | $264.2289 | $264.23 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.48 | 7.225% | $265.3604 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.37 | 5.716% | $217.1089 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.53 | 7.344% | $223.8444 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,377.95 | $1,498.7411 | $1,498.74 | $1,498.75 | $1,498.70 | |