| 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 | $178.65 | 12.773% | $201.469 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.46 | 13.800% | $104.0815 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.43 | 7.458% | $213.2289 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.32 | 4.276% | $39.9586 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.57 | 8.795% | $261.7281 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.67 | 13.387% | $139.0918 | $139.09 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.42 | 4.187% | $258.8213 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.52 | $1,218.3792 | $1,218.38 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.40 | |