| 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 | $187.52 | 12.869% | $211.6519 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.72 | 11.564% | $15.3066 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.63 | 12.316% | $10.816 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.78 | 7.591% | $87.9879 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.78 | 11.572% | $124.7152 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.90 | 13.377% | $186.9587 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.34 | 8.777% | $251.6447 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.67 | $889.0810 | $889.09 | $889.05 | $889.10 | |