| 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 | $201.87 | 12.149% | $226.3952 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.60 | 9.465% | $44.4428 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.37 | 8.513% | $260.8327 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.31 | 7.825% | $168.5413 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.33 | 4.421% | $140.2687 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.42 | 7.728% | $29.539 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.78 | 10.266% | $172.875 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.68 | $1,042.8947 | $1,042.90 | $1,042.95 | $1,042.80 | |