| 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 | $187.58 | 11.217% | $208.6208 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.80 | 5.193% | $76.5805 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.87 | 7.223% | $186.4286 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.59 | 9.660% | $73.0226 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.79 | 3.830% | $233.3995 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.26 | 8.371% | $64.2207 | $64.22 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.71 | 7.631% | $236.4761 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.60 | $1,078.7488 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.70 | |