| 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 | $177.32 | 12.851% | $200.1074 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.41 | 13.332% | $225.9953 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.88 | 5.160% | $227.0194 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.28 | 9.245% | $116.1056 | $116.11 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.79 | 9.294% | $115.6221 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.48 | 7.538% | $42.456 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.79 | 4.576% | $249.717 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.95 | $1,177.0228 | $1,177.04 | $1,176.95 | $1,177.00 | |