| 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 | $230.37 | 6.407% | $245.1298 | $245.13 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.75 | 12.333% | $179.452 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.77 | 8.185% | $109.018 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.83 | 11.765% | $254.6342 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.56 | 10.606% | $276.0283 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.76 | 5.802% | $125.6505 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.39 | 9.677% | $79.3952 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.43 | $1,269.3080 | $1,269.31 | $1,269.35 | $1,269.30 | |