| 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 | $185.79 | 5.713% | $196.4042 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.26 | 13.850% | $275.813 | $275.81 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.47 | 4.722% | $257.0611 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.47 | 12.655% | $180.7775 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.28 | 6.148% | $227.4539 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.79 | 10.528% | $207.5605 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.97 | 4.338% | $230.5557 | $230.56 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,457.03 | $1,575.6259 | $1,575.62 | $1,575.60 | $1,575.80 | |