| 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 | $70.90 | 9.189% | $77.415 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.78 | 11.420% | $208.1103 | $208.11 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.54 | 4.136% | $212.9998 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.91 | 5.214% | $139.8399 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.69 | 12.510% | $130.1628 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.27 | 8.715% | $148.1459 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.40 | 10.202% | $207.6206 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.49 | $1,124.2943 | $1,124.30 | $1,124.25 | $1,124.20 | |