| 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 | $186.54 | 10.636% | $206.3804 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.59 | 10.236% | $275.138 | $275.14 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.76 | 12.775% | $252.3453 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.31 | 10.486% | $167.1764 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.28 | 4.714% | $200.2969 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.28 | 6.632% | $42.9514 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.97 | 6.192% | $198.5472 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.73 | $1,342.8356 | $1,342.85 | $1,342.90 | $1,342.80 | |