| 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 | $188.30 | 12.839% | $212.4758 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.81 | 10.616% | $276.3298 | $276.33 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.79 | 7.283% | $241.1615 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.53 | 5.498% | $106.0571 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.41 | 9.120% | $40.8218 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.73 | 11.598% | $11.9745 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.82 | 7.129% | $87.6529 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.39 | $976.4734 | $976.47 | $976.45 | $976.60 | |