| 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 | $196.35 | 10.188% | $216.3541 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.52 | 6.210% | $262.891 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.33 | 12.296% | $235.0692 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.55 | 12.441% | $161.4091 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.36 | 3.821% | $100.0419 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.25 | 10.580% | $124.1261 | $124.13 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.55 | 9.803% | $189.4651 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.91 | $1,289.3565 | $1,289.36 | $1,289.35 | $1,289.40 | |