| 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 | $208.64 | 4.682% | $218.4085 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.26 | 13.629% | $134.3777 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.49 | 8.564% | $150.3503 | $150.35 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.68 | 6.807% | $250.6547 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.60 | 11.300% | $145.3578 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.30 | 5.308% | $64.5538 | $64.55 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.78 | 6.273% | $78.4082 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.75 | $1,042.1110 | $1,042.11 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.30 | |