| 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 | $185.95 | 12.718% | $209.5991 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.52 | 3.125% | $11.88 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.82 | 13.277% | $16.7877 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.76 | 9.658% | $34.8274 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.33 | 3.780% | $17.9851 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.50 | 12.595% | $139.0548 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.78 | 10.760% | $103.8707 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.66 | $534.0048 | $534.01 | $534.05 | $534.10 | |