| 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 | $195.60 | 11.344% | $217.7889 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.64 | 12.116% | $195.7994 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.52 | 8.666% | $85.3245 | $85.32 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.89 | 9.210% | $125.4714 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.54 | 7.784% | $42.6178 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.68 | 9.535% | $160.6659 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.71 | 5.700% | $261.8295 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.58 | $1,089.4974 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.50 | |