| 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 | $139.35 | 12.289% | $156.4747 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.49 | 5.500% | $228.397 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.74 | 3.366% | $231.2711 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.81 | 6.755% | $16.878 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.63 | 12.141% | $281.059 | $281.06 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.33 | 4.640% | $219.0429 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.40 | 7.389% | $136.8136 | $136.81 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.75 | $1,269.9363 | $1,269.93 | $1,269.90 | $1,270.00 | |