| 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 | $202.41 | 3.390% | $209.2717 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.72 | 13.201% | $186.4647 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.46 | 9.833% | $125.7149 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.31 | 10.601% | $47.9013 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.26 | 3.210% | $99.3499 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.99 | 5.322% | $187.4626 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.91 | 6.543% | $184.2235 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.06 | $1,040.3886 | $1,040.37 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.40 | |