| 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 | $171.46 | 8.138% | $185.4134 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.40 | 7.531% | $266.0317 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.40 | 4.231% | $243.2752 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.51 | 9.611% | $184.7055 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.77 | 10.450% | $207.392 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.75 | 5.497% | $46.1549 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.59 | 6.642% | $9.1605 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.88 | $1,142.1332 | $1,142.13 | $1,142.15 | $1,142.20 | |