| 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 | $212.97 | 13.800% | $242.3599 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.88 | 9.855% | $158.0594 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.97 | 13.853% | $190.1004 | $190.10 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.89 | 3.720% | $95.3083 | $95.31 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.31 | 9.293% | $63.7287 | $63.73 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.92 | 3.836% | $177.4765 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.86 | 3.124% | $45.2302 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.80 | $972.2634 | $972.27 | $972.30 | $972.30 | |