| 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 | $187.77 | 12.227% | $210.7286 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.60 | 9.444% | $15.9788 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.71 | 7.444% | $109.2813 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.55 | 11.408% | $31.807 | $31.81 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.78 | 10.818% | $252.4212 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.27 | 6.685% | $252.0646 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.51 | 6.869% | $220.6952 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.19 | $1,092.9767 | $1,092.98 | $1,093.00 | $1,093.00 | |