| 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 | $249.40 | 10.600% | $275.8364 | $275.84 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.47 | 10.627% | $197.436 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.61 | 8.479% | $8.2553 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.59 | 9.849% | $165.4216 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.72 | 6.618% | $192.68 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.26 | 7.188% | $227.5172 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.58 | 11.360% | $212.2299 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.63 | $1,279.3764 | $1,279.39 | $1,279.40 | $1,279.30 | |