| 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 | $144.84 | 11.463% | $161.443 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.36 | 5.526% | $261.0291 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.40 | 9.218% | $198.1215 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.43 | 13.534% | $242.3156 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.84 | 13.808% | $102.2451 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.85 | 10.826% | $37.5146 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.77 | 7.642% | $212.8836 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.49 | $1,215.5525 | $1,215.55 | $1,215.55 | $1,215.40 | |