| 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 | $176.59 | 11.764% | $197.364 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.63 | 7.778% | $136.4793 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.51 | 11.652% | $216.0578 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.48 | 7.538% | $84.3958 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.86 | 5.695% | $158.3945 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.25 | 7.533% | $141.1371 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 7.864% | $262.0232 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.24 | $1,195.8517 | $1,195.85 | $1,195.85 | $1,195.90 | |