| 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 | $171.51 | 9.825% | $188.3609 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.77 | 7.691% | $218.365 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.66 | 3.663% | $258.805 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.28 | 13.870% | $265.6359 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.55 | 3.788% | $40.0103 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.44 | 12.800% | $71.5603 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.85 | 8.301% | $23.6638 | $23.66 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.06 | $1,066.4012 | $1,066.41 | $1,066.35 | $1,066.50 | |