| 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 | $62.46 | 12.536% | $70.29 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.29 | 5.276% | $164.5359 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.35 | 10.385% | $275.245 | $275.25 | $275.25 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.40 | 8.533% | $220.7561 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.77 | 8.670% | $39.958 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.98 | 10.343% | $142.3204 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.97 | 8.294% | $266.3708 | $266.37 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.22 | $1,179.4762 | $1,179.49 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.50 | |