| 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 | $182.44 | 9.818% | $200.352 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.29 | 13.254% | $249.4872 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.92 | 5.422% | $237.1152 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.28 | 8.822% | $50.3628 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.77 | 13.235% | $156.0039 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.32 | 13.432% | $193.1974 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.49 | 11.856% | $162.7393 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.51 | $1,249.2578 | $1,249.26 | $1,249.25 | $1,249.30 | |