| 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 | $185.73 | 8.420% | $201.3685 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.44 | 6.409% | $79.2109 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.95 | 8.668% | $264.0089 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.30 | 10.724% | $24.6915 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.57 | 10.164% | $214.3461 | $214.35 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.45 | 8.177% | $263.3569 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.50 | 3.193% | $12.8991 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.94 | $1,059.8819 | $1,059.89 | $1,059.85 | $1,059.90 | |