| 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 | $186.90 | 13.444% | $212.0268 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.82 | 6.345% | $258.2269 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.98 | 9.613% | $79.9956 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.32 | 9.440% | $253.1566 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.62 | 11.243% | $153.0926 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.82 | 10.333% | $220.4674 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.55 | 13.616% | $9.7142 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.01 | $1,186.6801 | $1,186.69 | $1,186.70 | $1,186.70 | |