| 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 | $224.99 | 9.435% | $246.2178 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.53 | 6.650% | $261.8577 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.84 | 4.234% | $227.0633 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.61 | 12.300% | $232.023 | $232.02 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.73 | 12.770% | $23.3772 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.67 | 9.828% | $130.3329 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.89 | 3.317% | $160.0277 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.26 | $1,280.8996 | $1,280.90 | $1,280.90 | $1,280.90 | |