| 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 | $237.73 | 7.215% | $254.8822 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.79 | 11.382% | $229.213 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.52 | 9.592% | $156.1905 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.77 | 8.770% | $62.8364 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.61 | 8.623% | $60.4053 | $60.41 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.34 | 12.397% | $261.1432 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.90 | 7.780% | $241.3194 | $241.32 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.66 | $1,265.9900 | $1,265.99 | $1,266.00 | $1,265.90 | |