| 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 | $181.50 | 10.795% | $201.0929 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.78 | 4.616% | $105.432 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.29 | 9.572% | $223.8446 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.55 | 3.266% | $142.0424 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.91 | 6.214% | $258.0044 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.98 | 12.527% | $239.66 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.96 | 6.749% | $117.3812 | $117.38 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.97 | $1,287.4575 | $1,287.44 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.40 | |