| 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 | $182.54 | 9.427% | $199.748 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.30 | 13.620% | $166.2261 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.28 | 3.545% | $177.3519 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.38 | 11.102% | $240.4025 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.81 | 4.794% | $175.8548 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.39 | 13.637% | $98.171 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.28 | 5.816% | $215.1028 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.98 | $1,272.8571 | $1,272.85 | $1,272.85 | $1,272.90 | |