| 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 | $179.88 | 9.400% | $196.7887 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.81 | 12.752% | $214.0146 | $214.01 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.26 | 3.462% | $230.9893 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.98 | 12.384% | $219.1263 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.38 | 12.155% | $57.6252 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.90 | 6.539% | $247.0639 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.33 | 6.513% | $243.2011 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.54 | $1,408.8091 | $1,408.81 | $1,408.85 | $1,408.80 | |