| 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 | $110.27 | 10.479% | $121.8252 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.54 | 6.834% | $188.6047 | $188.60 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.34 | 6.255% | $121.492 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.99 | 9.495% | $185.0356 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.79 | 8.871% | $36.7875 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.79 | 5.124% | $143.7991 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.72 | 7.836% | $242.3291 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.44 | $1,039.8732 | $1,039.88 | $1,039.95 | $1,039.80 | |