| 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 | $224.73 | 9.640% | $246.394 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.89 | 4.678% | $186.2117 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.56 | 12.353% | $210.7293 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.89 | 8.416% | $241.6484 | $241.65 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.40 | 5.747% | $146.3538 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.69 | 12.102% | $42.2512 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.71 | 12.863% | $54.9756 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.87 | $1,128.5640 | $1,128.56 | $1,128.60 | $1,128.60 | |