| 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 | $248.93 | 7.850% | $268.471 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.74 | 12.130% | $186.9656 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.67 | 6.567% | $142.4481 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.77 | 11.158% | $125.3529 | $125.35 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.82 | 9.441% | $204.4577 | $204.46 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.65 | 11.724% | $130.326 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.30 | 7.464% | $171.1902 | $171.19 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.88 | $1,229.2115 | $1,229.22 | $1,229.20 | $1,229.30 | |