| 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 | $178.36 | 11.245% | $198.4166 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.85 | 3.677% | $259.037 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.78 | 11.729% | $198.6318 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.41 | 4.412% | $51.59 | $51.59 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.97 | 4.287% | $206.457 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.46 | 11.778% | $145.8256 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.31 | 5.151% | $66.5711 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.14 | $1,126.5291 | $1,126.54 | $1,126.55 | $1,126.50 | |