| 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 | $10.87 | 8.648% | $11.81 | $11.81 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.56 | 5.444% | $228.3495 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.32 | 6.529% | $197.4195 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.59 | 9.339% | $40.0071 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.41 | 6.734% | $52.7373 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.81 | 13.330% | $284.243 | $284.24 | $284.25 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.76 | 4.707% | $173.5623 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.32 | $988.1287 | $988.13 | $988.10 | $988.00 | |