| 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 | $110.85 | 7.499% | $119.1626 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.27 | 4.645% | $199.108 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.70 | 7.862% | $215.4004 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.71 | 10.225% | $80.1446 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.35 | 13.300% | $272.3166 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.90 | 8.790% | $76.0442 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.72 | 9.445% | $180.2778 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.50 | $1,142.4542 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.40 | |