| 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 | $39.82 | 8.370% | $43.1529 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.54 | 4.744% | $187.0099 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.75 | 5.480% | $143.1891 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.29 | 7.371% | $59.3654 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.59 | 3.484% | $193.0908 | $193.09 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.25 | 6.249% | $227.6385 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.39 | 13.492% | $263.7441 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.63 | $1,117.1907 | $1,117.19 | $1,117.20 | $1,117.20 | |