| 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 | $190.91 | 13.726% | $217.1143 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.53 | 13.478% | $149.2576 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.29 | 7.461% | $257.1434 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.44 | 12.604% | $80.4443 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.65 | 5.522% | $67.1648 | $67.16 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.65 | 12.520% | $79.4954 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.48 | 4.745% | $220.4673 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.95 | $1,071.0871 | $1,071.08 | $1,071.05 | $1,071.10 | |