| 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 | $187.95 | 8.736% | $204.3693 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.29 | 8.561% | $252.1763 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.49 | 11.204% | $198.488 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.83 | 4.343% | $78.0799 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.90 | 7.658% | $211.9786 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.56 | 10.354% | $56.8985 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.36 | 4.509% | $9.782 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.38 | $1,011.7726 | $1,011.78 | $1,011.85 | $1,011.90 | |