| 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 | $152.45 | 9.166% | $166.4236 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.60 | 11.546% | $208.1448 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.27 | 11.371% | $246.4306 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.93 | 13.456% | $30.5537 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.48 | 12.172% | $18.4859 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.56 | 11.603% | $277.4004 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.78 | 9.605% | $238.6978 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.07 | $1,186.1368 | $1,186.13 | $1,186.15 | $1,186.10 | |