| 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 | $186.28 | 10.651% | $206.1207 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.80 | 12.560% | $185.4989 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.82 | 5.809% | $138.4193 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.98 | 5.505% | $231.0348 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.89 | 9.111% | $273.7486 | $273.75 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.44 | 8.580% | $21.108 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.42 | 12.630% | $52.2828 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.63 | $1,108.2131 | $1,108.21 | $1,108.20 | $1,108.10 | |