| 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 | $215.33 | 6.521% | $229.3717 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.56 | 7.713% | $188.0238 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.71 | 3.624% | $96.0698 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.99 | 10.498% | $254.1344 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.58 | 11.107% | $86.1968 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.55 | 8.427% | $50.4728 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.99 | 12.669% | $131.8115 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.71 | $1,036.0808 | $1,036.07 | $1,036.00 | $1,036.10 | |