| 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 | $243.75 | 7.248% | $261.417 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.42 | 8.784% | $209.3222 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.25 | 9.791% | $156.1777 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.49 | 4.205% | $20.3096 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.89 | 11.474% | $235.0875 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.97 | 12.194% | $93.0874 | $93.09 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.80 | 8.405% | $171.0631 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.57 | $1,146.4645 | $1,146.47 | $1,146.45 | $1,146.50 | |