| 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 | $197.41 | 4.600% | $206.4909 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.86 | 9.501% | $256.079 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.54 | 11.751% | $62.0665 | $62.07 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.42 | 5.170% | $10.9587 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.39 | 4.693% | $163.7294 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 12.584% | $200.3095 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.79 | 8.325% | $140.595 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.33 | $1,040.2290 | $1,040.24 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.30 | |