| 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 | $227.64 | 10.872% | $252.389 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 7.317% | $179.0477 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.84 | 5.297% | $257.8092 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.52 | 13.175% | $197.513 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.36 | 12.109% | $250.4067 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.92 | 12.417% | $258.4692 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.83 | 8.859% | $265.4309 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,510.95 | $1,661.0657 | $1,661.07 | $1,661.05 | $1,661.00 | |