| 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 | $204.36 | 4.769% | $214.1059 | $214.11 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.75 | 8.743% | $205.2524 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.94 | 10.750% | $181.5636 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 12.287% | $44.4544 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.30 | 8.872% | $34.0769 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.99 | 9.756% | $126.2084 | $126.21 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.57 | 10.338% | $82.279 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.50 | $887.9406 | $887.94 | $887.95 | $888.10 | |