| 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 | $187.69 | 11.439% | $209.1599 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.74 | 4.633% | $238.2912 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.94 | 13.489% | $246.203 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.88 | 13.797% | $40.8304 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.28 | 13.321% | $50.1785 | $50.18 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.61 | 7.128% | $89.5697 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.46 | 8.353% | $265.9633 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.60 | $1,140.1960 | $1,140.19 | $1,140.20 | $1,140.30 | |