| 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 | $185.51 | 12.305% | $208.337 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.74 | 13.788% | $259.1408 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.73 | 10.805% | $173.6647 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 4.585% | $17.518 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.85 | 6.540% | $125.5574 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.62 | 13.565% | $282.3453 | $282.35 | $282.35 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.54 | 7.124% | $211.6127 | $211.61 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.74 | $1,278.1759 | $1,278.18 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.10 | |