| 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 | $130.38 | 9.210% | $142.388 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.32 | 8.594% | $216.4496 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.47 | 11.477% | $278.1017 | $278.10 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.25 | 9.443% | $207.1209 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.66 | 12.448% | $54.7172 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.77 | 13.705% | $136.1845 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.77 | 8.376% | $124.3831 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.62 | $1,159.3450 | $1,159.34 | $1,159.35 | $1,159.30 | |