| 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 | $183.73 | 12.384% | $206.4831 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.53 | 5.207% | $180.4616 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.35 | 12.566% | $73.5619 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.98 | 10.283% | $65.0449 | $65.04 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.86 | 13.263% | $237.6937 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.45 | 7.107% | $210.4117 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.38 | 8.161% | $110.7352 | $110.74 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.28 | $1,084.3921 | $1,084.38 | $1,084.40 | $1,084.40 | |