| 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 | $200.35 | 7.860% | $216.0975 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.57 | 12.422% | $213.1184 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.27 | 8.870% | $196.2599 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.90 | 5.398% | $196.9889 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.85 | 9.402% | $249.2725 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.99 | 4.716% | $6.2725 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.83 | 6.112% | $87.8926 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.76 | $1,165.9023 | $1,165.90 | $1,165.85 | $1,166.00 | |