| 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 | $199.35 | 4.868% | $209.0544 | $209.05 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.72 | 9.810% | $172.0942 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.79 | 9.800% | $259.9954 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.99 | 13.686% | $188.7074 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.69 | 5.751% | $31.3975 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.96 | 8.250% | $233.7767 | $233.78 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.79 | 9.187% | $142.8057 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.29 | $1,237.8313 | $1,237.84 | $1,237.85 | $1,237.90 | |