| 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 | $178.59 | 13.868% | $203.3569 | $203.36 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.85 | 8.327% | $42.085 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.45 | 10.222% | $31.3582 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.58 | 4.600% | $121.9427 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.44 | 7.710% | $261.1321 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.59 | 5.710% | $209.9295 | $209.93 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.76 | 9.854% | $268.8787 | $268.88 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.26 | $1,138.6831 | $1,138.69 | $1,138.75 | $1,138.70 | |