| 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 | $117.41 | 13.507% | $133.2686 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.53 | 9.643% | $37.8597 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.27 | 7.850% | $237.5612 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.47 | 6.586% | $88.9673 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.38 | 13.460% | $200.1207 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.32 | 11.417% | $156.3403 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.60 | 7.422% | $232.6761 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.98 | $1,086.7939 | $1,086.80 | $1,086.75 | $1,086.90 | |