| 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 | $189.56 | 5.718% | $200.399 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.88 | 12.664% | $245.4723 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.82 | 6.398% | $259.4196 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.27 | 6.824% | $190.4351 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.48 | 9.498% | $145.063 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.66 | 12.375% | $35.5779 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.95 | 3.144% | $207.2679 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.62 | $1,283.6348 | $1,283.64 | $1,283.60 | $1,283.70 | |