| 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 | $101.65 | 13.797% | $115.6747 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.60 | 5.582% | $195.9602 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.50 | 10.455% | $72.348 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.25 | 13.183% | $257.2084 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.28 | 9.656% | $28.8176 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.28 | 12.726% | $47.6606 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.93 | 3.109% | $242.234 | $242.23 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.49 | $959.9035 | $959.90 | $959.85 | $959.90 | |