| 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 | $161.32 | 8.120% | $174.4192 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.80 | 12.856% | $281.9143 | $281.91 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.42 | 8.795% | $206.0795 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.53 | 10.172% | $47.9579 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.82 | 12.319% | $140.1966 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.90 | 6.457% | $201.0973 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.67 | 4.707% | $260.3749 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.46 | $1,312.0397 | $1,312.04 | $1,312.00 | $1,312.10 | |