| 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 | $186.86 | 9.416% | $204.4547 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.90 | 12.550% | $129.32 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.91 | 7.367% | $265.0999 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.66 | 9.803% | $145.6647 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.65 | 10.874% | $202.5114 | $202.51 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.59 | 4.232% | $84.0006 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.66 | 8.569% | $211.3404 | $211.34 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.23 | $1,242.3917 | $1,242.38 | $1,242.35 | $1,242.40 | |