| 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 | $185.78 | 13.612% | $211.0684 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 11.776% | $88.046 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.41 | 5.745% | $119.9254 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.54 | 5.750% | $46.0436 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.79 | 10.255% | $17.4093 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.39 | 11.804% | $246.4048 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.50 | 7.401% | $177.7487 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.18 | $906.6462 | $906.65 | $906.65 | $906.50 | |