| 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 | $179.57 | 13.807% | $204.3632 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.65 | 4.125% | $224.5456 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.92 | 4.118% | $195.6585 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.44 | 4.228% | $218.2951 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.48 | 9.489% | $106.7299 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.93 | 7.197% | $63.1712 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.99 | 12.510% | $23.6158 | $23.62 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.98 | $1,036.3793 | $1,036.39 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.40 | |