| 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 | $132.48 | 5.825% | $140.197 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.58 | 9.547% | $171.5287 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.79 | 5.802% | $201.8596 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.33 | 13.659% | $268.6103 | $268.61 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.29 | 13.393% | $20.7396 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.62 | 3.396% | $178.4822 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.51 | 6.317% | $204.6709 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.60 | $1,186.0883 | $1,186.09 | $1,186.10 | $1,186.10 | |