| 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 | $171.42 | 9.213% | $187.2129 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.51 | 9.813% | $261.915 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.99 | 7.115% | $191.7251 | $191.73 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.75 | 8.670% | $250.756 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.35 | 8.762% | $237.4818 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.65 | 3.773% | $255.9561 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.68 | 11.718% | $14.1658 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.35 | $1,399.2127 | $1,399.23 | $1,399.20 | $1,399.30 | |