| 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 | $246.77 | 8.788% | $268.4561 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.30 | 12.827% | $144.757 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.90 | 3.349% | $28.8344 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.81 | 3.754% | $155.4339 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.27 | 9.618% | $103.3369 | $103.34 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.75 | 11.206% | $225.4702 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.92 | 9.659% | $249.9348 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.72 | $1,176.2233 | $1,176.22 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.20 | |