| 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 | $52.64 | 11.840% | $58.8726 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.66 | 13.200% | $99.2311 | $99.23 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.67 | 10.819% | $134.8335 | $134.83 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.40 | 13.223% | $199.7254 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.65 | 8.638% | $234.2778 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.57 | 6.615% | $222.3669 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.28 | 4.306% | $257.9279 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.87 | $1,207.2352 | $1,207.24 | $1,207.30 | $1,207.20 | |