| 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 | $187.37 | 12.651% | $211.0742 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.32 | 5.429% | $154.2637 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.96 | 10.804% | $106.3275 | $106.33 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.87 | 12.425% | $128.0183 | $128.02 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.28 | 7.370% | $201.0825 | $201.08 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.57 | 8.523% | $129.761 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.46 | 6.604% | $38.8678 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.83 | $969.3950 | $969.39 | $969.35 | $969.50 | |