| 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 | $249.60 | 13.497% | $283.2885 | $283.29 | $283.30 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.26 | 11.134% | $239.227 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.86 | 8.328% | $98.4268 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.99 | 9.304% | $16.3847 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.29 | 12.745% | $217.9248 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.67 | 12.194% | $232.9933 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.51 | 11.271% | $183.0519 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.18 | $1,271.2970 | $1,271.29 | $1,271.35 | $1,271.30 | |