| 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 | $188.70 | 10.350% | $208.2305 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.65 | 12.251% | $236.4567 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.69 | 5.110% | $50.127 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.85 | 10.450% | $274.8548 | $274.85 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 6.305% | $257.8215 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.90 | 7.203% | $144.6168 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.51 | 10.515% | $228.2245 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.83 | $1,400.3318 | $1,400.33 | $1,400.30 | $1,400.30 | |