| 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 | $201.46 | 4.450% | $210.425 | $210.43 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.91 | 13.692% | $185.2156 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.57 | 3.163% | $208.9773 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.38 | 8.392% | $238.8743 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.89 | 12.548% | $220.4703 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.79 | 5.124% | $143.7991 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.88 | 11.727% | $269.128 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,360.88 | $1,476.8896 | $1,476.90 | $1,476.90 | $1,476.90 | |