| 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 | $129.28 | 8.487% | $140.252 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.85 | 4.337% | $222.0813 | $222.08 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.83 | 12.672% | $187.9707 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.67 | 10.464% | $200.6799 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.97 | 12.336% | $42.654 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.32 | 12.193% | $276.3538 | $276.35 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.58 | 4.212% | $212.1548 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.50 | $1,282.1465 | $1,282.13 | $1,282.15 | $1,282.40 | |