| 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 | $204.36 | 6.857% | $218.373 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.55 | 12.728% | $199.0213 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.67 | 13.395% | $46.1177 | $46.12 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.30 | 11.284% | $238.4816 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.65 | 3.292% | $97.7659 | $97.77 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.74 | 4.636% | $105.4103 | $105.41 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.25 | 13.104% | $181.2492 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.52 | $1,086.4190 | $1,086.42 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.40 | |