| 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 | $175.54 | 7.329% | $188.4053 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.40 | 9.473% | $152.6054 | $152.61 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.76 | 7.294% | $33.0036 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.38 | 10.168% | $226.263 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.72 | 13.316% | $246.7116 | $246.71 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.38 | 9.359% | $207.1041 | $207.10 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.92 | 3.396% | $162.249 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.10 | $1,216.3420 | $1,216.34 | $1,216.30 | $1,216.30 | |