| 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 | $193.75 | 12.214% | $217.4146 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.27 | 3.536% | $27.1989 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.71 | 4.198% | $41.377 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.25 | 10.367% | $184.5888 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.77 | 11.535% | $261.8507 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.25 | 8.542% | $96.8737 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.73 | 4.463% | $56.128 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.73 | $885.4317 | $885.43 | $885.45 | $885.50 | |