| 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 | $185.28 | 9.828% | $203.4893 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.38 | 3.832% | $81.3835 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.25 | 8.318% | $12.1858 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.73 | 9.778% | $111.6772 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.82 | 4.367% | $221.0702 | $221.07 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.51 | 3.839% | $247.6664 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.48 | 9.445% | $253.3433 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.45 | $1,130.8157 | $1,130.82 | $1,130.85 | $1,130.90 | |