| 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 | $179.56 | 11.787% | $200.7247 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.98 | 4.282% | $87.576 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.75 | 8.800% | $215.152 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.53 | 10.675% | $252.9256 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.83 | 12.345% | $108.7837 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.32 | 3.829% | $68.8594 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.31 | 9.363% | $207.0351 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.28 | $1,141.0565 | $1,141.06 | $1,141.10 | $1,141.10 | |