| 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 | $240.51 | 4.125% | $250.431 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.62 | 4.725% | $202.7685 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.62 | 4.143% | $197.476 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.39 | 10.610% | $43.5693 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.93 | 11.317% | $94.5415 | $94.54 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.49 | 12.774% | $208.0568 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.83 | 7.396% | $204.9438 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.39 | $1,201.7869 | $1,201.79 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.80 | |