| 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 | $186.56 | 11.585% | $208.173 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.56 | 3.648% | $42.0396 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.60 | 11.494% | $201.3582 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.40 | 4.825% | $16.1431 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.37 | 4.219% | $253.6378 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.95 | 7.114% | $86.7088 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.98 | 5.572% | $238.5716 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.42 | $1,046.6321 | $1,046.63 | $1,046.60 | $1,046.60 | |