| 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 | $200.84 | 13.872% | $228.7005 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.81 | 9.576% | $236.476 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.92 | 8.873% | $152.3351 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.65 | 6.218% | $160.0174 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.26 | 11.520% | $190.9892 | $190.99 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.29 | 12.691% | $158.0942 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.86 | 11.264% | $166.7402 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.63 | $1,293.3526 | $1,293.36 | $1,293.40 | $1,293.30 | |