| 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 | $201.66 | 8.669% | $219.1419 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.51 | 9.414% | $187.656 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.84 | 4.843% | $187.5012 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.78 | 11.432% | $126.7873 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.64 | 8.145% | $160.7467 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.33 | 12.696% | $87.1478 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.56 | 11.547% | $92.0932 | $92.09 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.32 | $1,061.0741 | $1,061.08 | $1,061.10 | $1,061.00 | |