| 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 | $190.76 | 11.291% | $212.2987 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.29 | 7.766% | $169.5051 | $169.51 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.77 | 12.848% | $179.1688 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.49 | 8.693% | $264.6566 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.84 | 6.439% | $42.4053 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.28 | 11.146% | $88.1165 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.81 | 12.120% | $83.877 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.24 | $1,040.0280 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.10 | |