| 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 | $240.36 | 4.509% | $251.1978 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.44 | 5.355% | $187.9955 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.32 | 6.672% | $121.9474 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.69 | 9.151% | $223.4212 | $223.42 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.77 | 10.145% | $8.5583 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.46 | 9.452% | $224.8801 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.66 | 5.121% | $113.1733 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.70 | $1,131.1736 | $1,131.18 | $1,131.15 | $1,131.20 | |