| 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 | $195.63 | 11.240% | $217.6188 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.88 | 10.185% | $207.0156 | $207.02 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.95 | 4.646% | $87.8503 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.85 | 4.728% | $30.214 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.54 | 11.433% | $17.3167 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.74 | 12.561% | $134.7805 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.58 | 3.118% | $158.3686 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.17 | $853.1645 | $853.17 | $853.10 | $853.20 | |