| 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 | $202.64 | 4.798% | $212.3627 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.97 | 12.200% | $117.7763 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.96 | 7.200% | $110.3731 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.66 | 13.860% | $130.5519 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.65 | 10.171% | $221.0581 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.50 | 9.334% | $250.9215 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.61 | 5.528% | $188.4836 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.99 | $1,231.5272 | $1,231.52 | $1,231.50 | $1,231.70 | |