| 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 | $217.60 | 13.426% | $246.815 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.83 | 11.179% | $157.6852 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.83 | 3.505% | $10.1745 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.25 | 8.262% | $48.9886 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.80 | 11.634% | $24.3362 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.50 | 9.316% | $199.5017 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.87 | 8.557% | $225.6574 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.68 | $913.1586 | $913.17 | $913.15 | $913.20 | |