| 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 | $225.78 | 11.540% | $251.835 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.27 | 5.173% | $162.2504 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.32 | 6.715% | $38.7589 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.71 | 12.738% | $118.048 | $118.05 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.39 | 9.275% | $84.5679 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.56 | 10.644% | $221.9076 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.62 | 3.582% | $169.4809 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.65 | $1,046.8487 | $1,046.86 | $1,046.85 | $1,046.90 | |