| 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 | $245.75 | 11.179% | $273.2224 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.89 | 13.119% | $246.475 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.37 | 4.762% | $208.864 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.85 | 4.193% | $210.3136 | $210.31 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.97 | 5.605% | $34.818 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.82 | 9.643% | $19.5384 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.59 | 13.606% | $267.6444 | $267.64 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.24 | $1,260.8758 | $1,260.87 | $1,260.85 | $1,260.80 | |