| 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 | $194.27 | 11.812% | $217.2172 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.87 | 5.483% | $86.3589 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.62 | 7.686% | $108.3537 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.79 | 4.524% | $114.7569 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.57 | 11.213% | $259.7602 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.61 | 13.425% | $50.5989 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.71 | 7.190% | $121.8857 | $121.89 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.44 | $958.9315 | $958.94 | $958.90 | $959.10 | |