| 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 | $191.53 | 9.220% | $209.1891 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.34 | 12.143% | $161.8672 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.75 | 3.457% | $69.0575 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.58 | 9.654% | $47.7872 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.53 | 8.847% | $132.2818 | $132.28 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.92 | 13.625% | $261.2466 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.95 | 8.174% | $219.5391 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.60 | $1,100.9685 | $1,100.98 | $1,101.00 | $1,101.00 | |