| 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 | $202.87 | 9.137% | $221.4062 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.51 | 9.667% | $210.0233 | $210.02 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.41 | 11.749% | $143.4969 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.65 | 4.515% | $179.4 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.57 | 3.620% | $72.0884 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.78 | 10.209% | $170.5815 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.60 | 11.624% | $207.1741 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.39 | $1,204.1704 | $1,204.17 | $1,204.15 | $1,204.20 | |