| 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 | $186.45 | 8.445% | $202.1957 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.80 | 9.783% | $142.4983 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.58 | 9.552% | $174.8231 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.31 | 11.191% | $129.3263 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.34 | 12.397% | $249.9035 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.62 | 12.350% | $113.0466 | $113.05 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.77 | 3.294% | $49.3435 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.87 | $1,061.1370 | $1,061.14 | $1,061.15 | $1,061.00 | |