| 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 | $226.26 | 4.329% | $236.0548 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.77 | 9.789% | $264.339 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.48 | 12.245% | $259.8247 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.72 | 9.197% | $99.0635 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.30 | 9.671% | $37.6172 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.34 | 9.741% | $161.6924 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.88 | 7.297% | $219.8301 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.75 | $1,278.4217 | $1,278.41 | $1,278.40 | $1,278.40 | |