| 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 | $187.40 | 8.369% | $203.0835 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.96 | 8.357% | $166.8264 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.87 | 8.848% | $134.83 | $134.83 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.85 | 10.413% | $207.4108 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.38 | 11.690% | $144.5045 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.87 | 4.306% | $199.0889 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.96 | 10.456% | $215.345 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.29 | $1,271.0891 | $1,271.09 | $1,271.15 | $1,271.00 | |