| 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 | $187.28 | 13.263% | $212.1189 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.90 | 10.626% | $170.2534 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.36 | 3.749% | $254.5585 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.79 | 9.781% | $14.041 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 11.194% | $276.0725 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.93 | 8.642% | $118.3437 | $118.34 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.44 | 3.771% | $46.1158 | $46.12 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.98 | $1,091.5038 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.45 | $1,091.50 | |