| 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 | $187.92 | 8.745% | $204.3536 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.63 | 10.136% | $96.5122 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.79 | 7.793% | $35.3453 | $35.35 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.76 | 11.193% | $15.3002 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.56 | 9.120% | $150.1055 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.47 | 12.306% | $216.1554 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.63 | 10.694% | $218.7646 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.76 | $936.5368 | $936.54 | $936.50 | $936.60 | |