| 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 | $99.63 | 12.600% | $112.1834 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.80 | 5.386% | $74.6133 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.49 | 3.627% | $213.9794 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.88 | 13.574% | $212.2471 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.94 | 4.281% | $78.1482 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.30 | 6.309% | $171.4764 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.46 | 7.147% | $50.852 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.50 | $913.4998 | $913.50 | $913.55 | $913.50 | |