| 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 | $118.45 | 10.104% | $130.4182 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.34 | 6.222% | $200.0585 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.46 | 13.762% | $97.221 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.79 | 4.646% | $178.7249 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.77 | 9.849% | $218.3469 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.77 | 12.700% | $8.7568 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.54 | 10.560% | $183.021 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.12 | $1,016.5473 | $1,016.55 | $1,016.45 | $1,016.50 | |