| 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 | $211.86 | 3.562% | $219.4065 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.51 | 10.482% | $175.125 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.26 | 10.241% | $174.4674 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.47 | 9.201% | $153.3946 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.39 | 3.763% | $74.0764 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.65 | 10.418% | $172.9698 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.41 | 10.784% | $25.9345 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.55 | $995.3742 | $995.38 | $995.40 | $995.40 | |