| 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 | $201.26 | 12.418% | $226.2525 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.40 | 6.854% | $204.5186 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.52 | 9.467% | $179.0004 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.65 | 8.637% | $260.3486 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.53 | 13.700% | $40.3976 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.52 | 11.139% | $198.4053 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.89 | 7.677% | $39.722 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.77 | $1,148.6450 | $1,148.65 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.60 | |