| 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 | $200.41 | 11.438% | $223.3329 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.43 | 11.260% | $174.044 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.76 | 5.609% | $84.2337 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.96 | 8.343% | $237.2278 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.79 | 12.683% | $9.9048 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.75 | 5.732% | $190.0533 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.91 | 4.664% | $249.0061 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.01 | $1,167.8026 | $1,167.79 | $1,167.85 | $1,167.70 | |