| 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 | $187.33 | 10.176% | $206.3927 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.76 | 7.854% | $214.3706 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.87 | 9.872% | $237.1807 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.47 | 6.749% | $147.8153 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.53 | 11.508% | $179.0038 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.83 | 5.335% | $85.1423 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.61 | 12.518% | $281.9814 | $281.98 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.40 | $1,351.8868 | $1,351.88 | $1,351.90 | $1,351.90 | |