| 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 | $248.89 | 10.407% | $274.792 | $274.79 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.99 | 4.792% | $185.4714 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.55 | 6.122% | $257.3989 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.45 | 10.786% | $176.6483 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.42 | 7.466% | $9.0486 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.68 | 10.184% | $107.6277 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.80 | 6.745% | $262.3792 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.78 | $1,273.3661 | $1,273.37 | $1,273.40 | $1,273.30 | |