| 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 | $187.48 | 11.688% | $209.3927 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.64 | 6.125% | $99.3755 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.26 | 13.149% | $110.0487 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.79 | 10.831% | $108.3816 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.71 | 12.794% | $10.9523 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.99 | 13.760% | $105.7854 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.28 | 8.614% | $68.7309 | $68.73 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.15 | $712.6671 | $712.67 | $712.75 | $712.70 | |