| 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 | $187.99 | 12.300% | $211.1128 | $211.11 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.27 | 10.840% | $95.6217 | $95.62 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.32 | 8.574% | $82.8637 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 7.856% | $261.7989 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.50 | 12.139% | $83.5436 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.99 | 6.229% | $152.9591 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.65 | 8.431% | $237.0844 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.45 | $1,124.9842 | $1,124.97 | $1,124.95 | $1,125.00 | |