| 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 | $6.53 | 10.474% | $7.214 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.29 | 11.700% | $201.3839 | $201.38 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.75 | 8.493% | $197.186 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.53 | 10.632% | $53.6897 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.28 | 5.184% | $241.1659 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.25 | 13.300% | $44.4703 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.42 | 12.531% | $228.9106 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.05 | $974.0204 | $974.02 | $974.00 | $974.10 | |