| 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 | $197.84 | 7.451% | $212.5811 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.44 | 12.856% | $158.495 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.89 | 9.505% | $238.6004 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.77 | 13.550% | $113.2888 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.63 | 10.490% | $26.1088 | $26.11 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.93 | 11.861% | $271.7439 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.66 | 3.819% | $20.4108 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.16 | $1,041.2288 | $1,041.23 | $1,041.25 | $1,041.20 | |