| 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 | $189.87 | 5.555% | $200.4173 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.45 | 13.149% | $278.8557 | $278.86 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.94 | 4.514% | $36.5172 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.77 | 10.245% | $232.3634 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.37 | 5.386% | $11.9824 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.59 | 9.300% | $162.4089 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.72 | 9.293% | $224.8376 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.71 | $1,147.3825 | $1,147.39 | $1,147.35 | $1,147.40 | |