| 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 | $249.66 | 7.665% | $268.7964 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.77 | 6.151% | $116.522 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.85 | 4.810% | $122.4705 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.89 | 11.756% | $231.212 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.95 | 5.581% | $140.3699 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.76 | 7.660% | $94.4824 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.71 | 12.377% | $162.6208 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.59 | $1,136.4740 | $1,136.47 | $1,136.40 | $1,136.50 | |