| 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 | $195.40 | 8.382% | $211.7784 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.70 | 5.496% | $42.9369 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.64 | 12.609% | $166.2559 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.28 | 9.434% | $30.9479 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.80 | 10.647% | $131.4486 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.82 | 5.762% | $16.7315 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.69 | 10.197% | $258.6213 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.33 | $858.7205 | $858.73 | $858.75 | $858.60 | |