| 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 | $191.31 | 13.492% | $217.1215 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.82 | 5.777% | $199.7281 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.94 | 13.535% | $147.5274 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.44 | 11.265% | $187.4148 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.71 | 7.758% | $204.4277 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.81 | 9.783% | $60.1721 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.84 | 9.796% | $233.6898 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.87 | $1,250.0814 | $1,250.08 | $1,250.10 | $1,250.00 | |