| 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 | $171.49 | 9.847% | $188.3766 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.54 | 4.640% | $242.2835 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.60 | 8.277% | $263.7628 | $263.76 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.60 | 3.557% | $12.0126 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.77 | 3.377% | $118.6458 | $118.65 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.46 | 5.722% | $141.0966 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.70 | 11.700% | $104.6629 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.16 | $1,070.8408 | $1,070.84 | $1,070.85 | $1,070.90 | |