| 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 | $185.79 | 9.573% | $203.5757 | $203.58 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.36 | 12.728% | $229.2437 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.49 | 8.244% | $60.0646 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.81 | 13.392% | $125.6497 | $125.65 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.94 | 7.288% | $158.7219 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.79 | 10.176% | $228.9347 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.40 | 12.469% | $117.4176 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.58 | $1,123.6079 | $1,123.60 | $1,123.60 | $1,123.50 | |