| 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 | $102.42 | 9.735% | $112.3906 | $112.39 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.51 | 9.255% | $140.4036 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.31 | 7.590% | $197.2232 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.99 | 10.614% | $168.1222 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.78 | 3.796% | $248.882 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.91 | 6.443% | $252.1741 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.41 | 7.110% | $168.6019 | $168.60 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.33 | $1,287.7976 | $1,287.78 | $1,287.75 | $1,287.80 | |