| 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 | $209.40 | 9.795% | $229.9107 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.78 | 11.608% | $160.47 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.25 | 6.699% | $31.2095 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.33 | 8.625% | $207.8322 | $207.83 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.77 | 9.199% | $251.9985 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.52 | 13.639% | $274.4609 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.75 | 7.805% | $123.7062 | $123.71 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.80 | $1,279.5880 | $1,279.59 | $1,279.55 | $1,279.60 | |