| 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 | $188.73 | 9.372% | $206.4178 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.87 | 5.798% | $43.2396 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.94 | 9.351% | $256.9092 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.64 | 6.403% | $170.9258 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.47 | 11.197% | $34.9937 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.44 | 5.622% | $148.3355 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.28 | 9.407% | $266.1653 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.37 | $1,126.9869 | $1,127.00 | $1,127.00 | $1,126.90 | |