| 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 | $194.30 | 8.731% | $211.2643 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.63 | 11.285% | $21.8452 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.54 | 10.849% | $130.2919 | $130.29 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.63 | 6.863% | $131.0461 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.55 | 11.528% | $160.0984 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.32 | 5.473% | $173.3132 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.40 | 3.836% | $251.6985 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.37 | $1,079.5576 | $1,079.56 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.50 | |