| 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 | $123.77 | 11.587% | $138.1112 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.41 | 10.807% | $260.8508 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.81 | 8.371% | $189.4433 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.90 | 12.853% | $55.1851 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.53 | 9.581% | $9.3473 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.64 | 10.392% | $218.1787 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.35 | 11.158% | $87.0923 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.41 | $958.2087 | $958.21 | $958.25 | $958.20 | |