| 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 | $186.47 | 11.668% | $208.2273 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.79 | 3.320% | $49.3766 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.99 | 11.684% | $31.2604 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.97 | 9.489% | $240.843 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.40 | 7.312% | $216.1264 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.46 | 3.588% | $145.4997 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.86 | 7.270% | $150.0278 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.94 | $1,041.3612 | $1,041.37 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.30 | |