| 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 | $182.58 | 9.744% | $200.3706 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.56 | 9.702% | $201.369 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 13.515% | $278.089 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.89 | 9.507% | $110.4816 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.63 | 7.567% | $212.5847 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.46 | 11.836% | $45.2488 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.75 | 12.483% | $165.0688 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.85 | $1,213.2125 | $1,213.21 | $1,213.20 | $1,213.30 | |