| 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 | $197.81 | 9.386% | $216.3764 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.61 | 4.472% | $81.0807 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.86 | 6.221% | $212.2933 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.72 | 9.866% | $239.2003 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.52 | 7.228% | $86.34 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.73 | 13.797% | $154.4567 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.75 | 11.210% | $186.5548 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.00 | $1,176.3022 | $1,176.30 | $1,176.35 | $1,176.40 | |