| 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 | $165.75 | 12.625% | $186.6759 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.77 | 12.469% | $225.804 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.59 | 3.150% | $216.1921 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 6.841% | $129.0532 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.47 | 10.793% | $203.2719 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.32 | 11.494% | $98.4715 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.42 | 12.134% | $56.538 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.11 | $1,116.0066 | $1,116.00 | $1,116.00 | $1,116.10 | |