| 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 | $199.83 | 5.247% | $210.3151 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.53 | 12.763% | $47.9581 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.72 | 6.466% | $253.091 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.55 | 10.420% | $109.9231 | $109.92 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.76 | 5.711% | $75.8582 | $75.86 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.30 | 9.242% | $188.224 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.93 | 3.183% | $130.9702 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.62 | $1,016.3397 | $1,016.34 | $1,016.25 | $1,016.40 | |