| 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 | $89.69 | 12.369% | $100.7838 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.95 | 5.306% | $204.241 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.41 | 3.664% | $130.005 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.59 | 7.730% | $269.9606 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.73 | 9.600% | $36.9681 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.63 | 13.266% | $281.6133 | $281.61 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.81 | 9.598% | $193.7802 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.81 | $1,217.3520 | $1,217.35 | $1,217.35 | $1,217.40 | |