| 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 | $246.59 | 10.485% | $272.445 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.63 | 7.665% | $193.3986 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.69 | 12.863% | $235.5338 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.75 | 12.120% | $87.1733 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.56 | 5.488% | $54.3896 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.83 | 6.211% | $47.6144 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.97 | 5.755% | $87.7449 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.02 | $978.2996 | $978.29 | $978.30 | $978.20 | |