| 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 | $187.74 | 13.119% | $212.3696 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.70 | 12.233% | $104.04 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.32 | 13.523% | $259.1957 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.56 | 7.233% | $122.8461 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.27 | 4.596% | $15.9718 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.61 | 13.172% | $176.1069 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.75 | 8.320% | $187.1228 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.95 | $1,077.6529 | $1,077.66 | $1,077.60 | $1,077.60 | |