| 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 | $186.43 | 11.725% | $208.2889 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.57 | 13.661% | $10.8774 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.31 | 13.230% | $137.3593 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.58 | 7.117% | $208.4283 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.82 | 6.722% | $99.0594 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.40 | 13.392% | $91.1672 | $91.17 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.59 | 4.238% | $106.9378 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.70 | $862.1183 | $862.13 | $862.15 | $862.20 | |