| 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 | $190.84 | 13.276% | $216.1759 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.59 | 7.796% | $161.252 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.55 | 6.602% | $225.5165 | $225.52 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.96 | 12.495% | $178.8221 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.32 | 12.283% | $135.0989 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.65 | 3.551% | $58.6616 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.73 | 7.669% | $10.4762 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.64 | $986.0032 | $986.01 | $986.00 | $986.10 | |