| 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 | $186.60 | 8.299% | $202.0859 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.79 | 8.355% | $174.224 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 8.367% | $54.0535 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.67 | 9.740% | $258.6243 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 8.587% | $41.0133 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.34 | 6.333% | $151.3544 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.45 | 11.837% | $219.7038 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.50 | $1,101.0592 | $1,101.04 | $1,101.00 | $1,101.10 | |