| 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 | $249.90 | 11.329% | $278.2112 | $278.21 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.77 | 5.668% | $184.676 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.95 | 11.632% | $203.1144 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.66 | 9.179% | $124.0929 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.95 | 6.275% | $203.9949 | $203.99 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.81 | 9.739% | $112.8227 | $112.82 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.64 | 8.437% | $132.9871 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.68 | $1,239.8992 | $1,239.89 | $1,239.90 | $1,239.90 | |