| 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 | $170.84 | 10.326% | $188.4809 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.25 | 10.609% | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.47 | 11.326% | $207.5896 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.41 | 5.359% | $216.4179 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.54 | 12.271% | $52.2509 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.90 | 7.539% | $235.4029 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.33 | 13.523% | $200.1751 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.74 | $1,241.0673 | $1,241.07 | $1,241.10 | $1,241.20 | |