| 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 | $187.26 | 13.473% | $212.4895 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.66 | 12.152% | $242.9885 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.79 | 12.128% | $204.9588 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.94 | 9.714% | $30.6541 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.93 | 8.125% | $153.4618 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.66 | 9.455% | $69.6791 | $69.68 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.44 | 11.287% | $69.4876 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.68 | $983.7194 | $983.72 | $983.75 | $983.90 | |