| 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 | $185.52 | 9.850% | $203.7937 | $203.79 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.38 | 3.678% | $152.8006 | $152.80 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.29 | 4.312% | $241.2632 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.81 | 12.812% | $129.5195 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.94 | 12.262% | $81.8839 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.96 | 4.504% | $169.2547 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.35 | 8.642% | $119.8864 | $119.89 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.25 | $1,098.4020 | $1,098.39 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.50 | |