| 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 | $186.38 | 8.620% | $202.446 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.72 | 4.868% | $144.4242 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.30 | 13.675% | $260.6568 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.51 | 13.759% | $36.9831 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.35 | 12.741% | $257.4441 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.55 | 6.445% | $219.8621 | $219.86 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.37 | 13.112% | $164.4309 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.18 | $1,286.2472 | $1,286.24 | $1,286.25 | $1,286.20 | |