| 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 | $191.34 | 9.662% | $209.8273 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.54 | 13.579% | $159.6239 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.39 | 11.739% | $279.7833 | $279.78 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.39 | 7.328% | $163.5571 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.74 | 6.291% | $91.1339 | $91.13 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.95 | 3.521% | $62.0608 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.68 | 9.483% | $182.4863 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.03 | $1,148.4726 | $1,148.47 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.50 | |