| 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 | $179.44 | 13.397% | $203.4796 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 5.664% | $249.832 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.43 | 9.729% | $218.8325 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.43 | 11.418% | $41.7038 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.36 | 13.718% | $260.8236 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.89 | 11.378% | $129.076 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.96 | 4.292% | $207.4994 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.95 | $1,311.2469 | $1,311.24 | $1,311.30 | $1,311.20 | |