| 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 | $42.36 | 3.125% | $43.6838 | $43.68 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.82 | 12.261% | $189.519 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.58 | 8.682% | $207.1262 | $207.13 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.76 | 4.864% | $212.6222 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.65 | 10.870% | $203.6128 | $203.61 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.99 | 12.814% | $283.1519 | $283.15 | $283.15 | $283.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.54 | 8.562% | $140.6312 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.70 | $1,280.3471 | $1,280.34 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.30 | |