| 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 | $182.57 | 12.515% | $205.4186 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.82 | 8.418% | $187.368 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.79 | 8.212% | $227.018 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.32 | 8.406% | $26.3643 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.28 | 11.417% | $267.7128 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.81 | 11.272% | $42.0719 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.42 | 7.211% | $66.9211 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.01 | $1,022.8747 | $1,022.87 | $1,022.75 | $1,022.90 | |