| 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 | $211.77 | 13.433% | $240.2171 | $240.22 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.75 | 12.189% | $280.192 | $280.19 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.99 | 9.708% | $43.8722 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.99 | 10.718% | $189.3167 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.45 | 9.545% | $19.1156 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.39 | 7.170% | $162.2447 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.65 | 4.520% | $152.2334 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.99 | $1,087.1917 | $1,087.19 | $1,087.15 | $1,087.10 | |