| 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 | $209.94 | 3.548% | $217.3887 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.49 | 5.310% | $136.3659 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.98 | 10.512% | $143.6435 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.66 | 5.863% | $135.1447 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.42 | 11.207% | $125.0189 | $125.02 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.94 | 8.491% | $94.3221 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.82 | 7.284% | $188.6267 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.25 | $1,040.5105 | $1,040.51 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.40 | |