| 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 | $185.29 | 9.281% | $202.4868 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.90 | 8.756% | $207.6152 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.98 | 7.652% | $184.0634 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.75 | 10.836% | $257.9708 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.71 | 7.597% | $208.4261 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.74 | 10.642% | $125.8442 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.25 | 10.179% | $32.2274 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.62 | $1,218.6339 | $1,218.64 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.60 | |