| 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 | $185.46 | 10.195% | $204.3676 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.43 | 10.263% | $159.2529 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.60 | 10.143% | $16.0809 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 3.578% | $174.4771 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.87 | 13.244% | $281.8303 | $281.83 | $281.85 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.67 | 10.861% | $157.0568 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.84 | 10.506% | $146.7962 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.32 | $1,139.8618 | $1,139.87 | $1,139.90 | $1,140.00 | |