| 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 | $250.88 | 7.388% | $269.415 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.25 | 10.751% | $215.1338 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.72 | 12.623% | $85.2781 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.42 | 6.297% | $249.1814 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.28 | 6.515% | $214.3934 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.95 | 3.677% | $39.3454 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.33 | 12.832% | $160.5938 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.83 | $1,233.3409 | $1,233.34 | $1,233.40 | $1,233.30 | |