| 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 | $186.62 | 9.509% | $204.3657 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.55 | 6.248% | $48.396 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.59 | 4.116% | $79.7424 | $79.74 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.29 | 3.248% | $246.0297 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.81 | 13.521% | $172.3362 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.27 | 5.380% | $149.9241 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.71 | 13.738% | $187.3379 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.84 | $1,088.1320 | $1,088.14 | $1,088.15 | $1,088.00 | |