| 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 | $212.44 | 3.608% | $220.1048 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.54 | 9.703% | $209.0281 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.87 | 4.470% | $185.8208 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.61 | 12.430% | $136.7261 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.32 | 5.514% | $141.7264 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.25 | 5.640% | $9.7717 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.85 | 12.642% | $146.2656 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.88 | $1,049.4435 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.40 | |