| 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 | $212.97 | 12.859% | $240.3558 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.67 | 3.871% | $174.1605 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.65 | 9.445% | $129.8565 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.73 | 12.292% | $126.5868 | $126.59 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.99 | 7.518% | $191.3713 | $191.37 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.62 | 5.162% | $165.7563 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.65 | 13.782% | $46.2524 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.28 | $1,074.3396 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.30 | $1,074.60 | |