| 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 | $179.96 | 9.850% | $197.6861 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.40 | 9.492% | $188.7642 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.91 | 8.862% | $38.0037 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.99 | 10.755% | $276.8764 | $276.88 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.25 | 12.318% | $203.5764 | $203.58 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.94 | 8.625% | $253.0311 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.93 | 5.600% | $53.7821 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.38 | $1,211.7200 | $1,211.72 | $1,211.80 | $1,211.80 | |