| 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 | $179.25 | 9.571% | $196.406 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.79 | 9.640% | $240.9778 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.83 | 8.442% | $224.2906 | $224.29 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.77 | 13.860% | $48.6979 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.96 | 7.361% | $137.3791 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.86 | 5.369% | $176.8724 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.82 | 3.502% | $249.2535 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.28 | $1,273.8773 | $1,273.88 | $1,273.90 | $1,274.00 | |