| 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 | $186.57 | 12.174% | $209.283 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.32 | 5.540% | $189.2543 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.62 | 9.538% | $181.4168 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.49 | 6.262% | $51.5264 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.50 | 13.251% | $253.116 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.51 | 6.737% | $13.3528 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.93 | 7.168% | $261.4149 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.94 | $1,159.3642 | $1,159.36 | $1,159.35 | $1,159.40 | |