| 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 | $186.53 | 10.107% | $205.3826 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.52 | 12.273% | $168.9933 | $168.99 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.82 | 11.265% | $161.134 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.73 | 6.200% | $10.3333 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.47 | 12.356% | $260.0704 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.59 | 4.553% | $218.0871 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.83 | 3.499% | $62.9584 | $62.96 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.49 | $1,086.9591 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.00 | |