| 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 | $218.42 | 12.836% | $246.4564 | $246.46 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.38 | 8.636% | $197.044 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.46 | 12.257% | $167.7793 | $167.78 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.85 | 5.838% | $56.9938 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.57 | 9.432% | $189.9411 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.75 | 12.458% | $161.6584 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.83 | 13.409% | $180.1275 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.26 | $1,200.0005 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.05 | $1,200.00 | |