| 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 | $187.37 | 11.475% | $208.8707 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.41 | 12.361% | $47.6523 | $47.65 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.87 | 4.454% | $200.4159 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.37 | 12.321% | $234.0433 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.34 | 13.272% | $66.0829 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.52 | 6.860% | $134.1307 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.84 | 7.420% | $24.5347 | $24.53 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.72 | $915.7305 | $915.72 | $915.75 | $915.70 | |