| 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 | $250.84 | 10.194% | $276.4106 | $276.41 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.86 | 4.602% | $231.024 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.85 | 13.239% | $192.3364 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.33 | 11.812% | $9.3139 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.27 | 8.817% | $122.1688 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.53 | 8.421% | $228.2587 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.57 | 3.323% | $38.8185 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.25 | $1,098.3309 | $1,098.33 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.30 | |