| 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 | $229.56 | 12.554% | $258.379 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.31 | 5.400% | $198.4787 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.95 | 4.245% | $116.7023 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.31 | 7.123% | $263.8547 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.74 | 13.620% | $232.6256 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.67 | 6.266% | $123.9805 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.87 | 10.783% | $12.0421 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.41 | $1,206.0629 | $1,206.06 | $1,206.15 | $1,206.10 | |