| 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 | $229.52 | 9.250% | $250.7506 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.70 | 8.171% | $270.103 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.71 | 11.615% | $209.5125 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.95 | 13.495% | $243.9575 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.79 | 9.516% | $88.478 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.26 | 9.625% | $168.0113 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.40 | 12.228% | $270.9184 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,357.33 | $1,501.7313 | $1,501.73 | $1,501.70 | $1,501.80 | |