| 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 | $201.87 | 12.330% | $226.7606 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.99 | 3.495% | $63.1216 | $63.12 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.60 | 6.696% | $9.1759 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.40 | 7.868% | $187.0431 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.42 | 7.490% | $139.1136 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.88 | 5.504% | $248.8628 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.38 | 8.834% | $85.3041 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.54 | $959.3817 | $959.37 | $959.35 | $959.40 | |