| 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 | $242.72 | 7.687% | $261.3779 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.95 | 11.471% | $257.4423 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.95 | 4.488% | $218.3277 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.88 | 12.440% | $133.6687 | $133.67 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 6.301% | $17.9968 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.48 | 4.446% | $156.1259 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.35 | 4.358% | $147.51 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.26 | $1,192.4493 | $1,192.46 | $1,192.50 | $1,192.40 | |