| 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 | $227.81 | 10.818% | $252.4545 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.62 | 9.861% | $268.742 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.87 | 12.639% | $83.2064 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.92 | 13.432% | $204.0869 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.67 | 8.213% | $260.4362 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.82 | 3.764% | $190.739 | $190.74 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.87 | 7.153% | $39.5073 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.58 | $1,299.1723 | $1,299.18 | $1,299.20 | $1,299.10 | |