| 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 | $10.94 | 11.125% | $12.1571 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.31 | 8.634% | $202.396 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.70 | 8.856% | $197.7914 | $197.79 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.39 | 12.133% | $200.0341 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.99 | 3.458% | $159.315 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.47 | 4.235% | $56.7768 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.38 | 13.524% | $284.2414 | $284.24 | $284.25 | $284.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.18 | $1,112.7118 | $1,112.72 | $1,112.75 | $1,112.70 | |