| 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 | $185.65 | 12.788% | $209.3909 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.84 | 5.550% | $45.2176 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.60 | 13.188% | $134.241 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.50 | 11.557% | $30.6782 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.58 | 10.701% | $44.9225 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.63 | 12.481% | $166.0557 | $166.06 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.33 | 10.246% | $212.0361 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.13 | $842.5420 | $842.55 | $842.55 | $842.50 | |