| 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 | $194.48 | 12.342% | $218.4827 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.87 | 4.737% | $210.3852 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.76 | 8.251% | $234.6449 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.48 | 11.804% | $92.2159 | $92.22 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.94 | 6.324% | $198.7621 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.73 | 10.475% | $12.9587 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.37 | 10.183% | $120.5071 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.63 | $1,087.9566 | $1,087.96 | $1,087.95 | $1,088.00 | |