| 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 | $227.32 | 9.835% | $249.6769 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.33 | 12.125% | $139.405 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.74 | 4.655% | $51.0088 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.95 | 9.212% | $184.5137 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.34 | 12.328% | $26.2174 | $26.22 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.37 | 10.189% | $80.8457 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.57 | 8.615% | $252.6059 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.62 | $984.2734 | $984.29 | $984.25 | $984.20 | |