| 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 | $178.90 | 12.430% | $201.1373 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.26 | 13.658% | $156.007 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.72 | 10.425% | $6.3163 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.27 | 12.735% | $56.6719 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.44 | 5.509% | $264.2367 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.37 | 7.144% | $210.3987 | $210.40 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.96 | 4.531% | $196.4765 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.92 | $1,091.2444 | $1,091.26 | $1,091.25 | $1,091.20 | |