| 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 | $186.31 | 8.629% | $202.3867 | $202.39 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.38 | 10.866% | $204.4147 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.28 | 4.657% | $209.607 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.80 | 9.320% | $83.9578 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.76 | 6.124% | $121.7879 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.75 | 12.700% | $156.3713 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.88 | 3.286% | $150.6736 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.16 | $1,129.1990 | $1,129.20 | $1,129.15 | $1,129.30 | |