| 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 | $56.97 | 9.375% | $62.3109 | $62.31 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.75 | 12.480% | $229.178 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.90 | 6.342% | $200.88 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.42 | 5.191% | $138.242 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.53 | 6.278% | $188.6753 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.79 | 13.332% | $13.3618 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.69 | 12.344% | $258.0429 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.05 | $1,090.6909 | $1,090.69 | $1,090.75 | $1,090.70 | |