| 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 | $174.78 | 7.401% | $187.7155 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.44 | 3.590% | $116.4766 | $116.48 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.28 | 10.700% | $230.566 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.68 | 6.750% | $257.9934 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.83 | 12.651% | $246.5142 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.69 | 11.691% | $252.0754 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.96 | 4.297% | $48.9779 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.66 | $1,340.3190 | $1,340.33 | $1,340.35 | $1,340.40 | |