| 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 | $196.44 | 7.439% | $211.0532 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.83 | 7.338% | $170.4849 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.97 | 11.192% | $262.3798 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.55 | 11.157% | $39.5163 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.47 | 11.651% | $58.5833 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.36 | 5.225% | $32.9986 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.98 | 10.348% | $114.7399 | $114.74 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.60 | $889.7560 | $889.75 | $889.80 | $889.80 | |