| 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 | $194.74 | 9.492% | $213.2247 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.41 | 9.434% | $79.2412 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.43 | 9.416% | $231.3382 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.59 | 4.825% | $29.9695 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.42 | 11.706% | $58.5563 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.28 | 5.400% | $130.9911 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.76 | 4.504% | $143.9647 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.63 | $887.2857 | $887.28 | $887.25 | $887.30 | |