| 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 | $190.72 | 13.356% | $216.1926 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.43 | 11.820% | $40.736 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.79 | 13.775% | $211.3826 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.25 | 11.235% | $199.3887 | $199.39 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.71 | 10.339% | $260.0801 | $260.08 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.70 | 3.829% | $57.8328 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.43 | 11.622% | $10.526 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.03 | $996.1388 | $996.14 | $996.25 | $996.10 | |