| 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 | $190.37 | 9.827% | $209.0777 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.62 | 5.767% | $53.5393 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.50 | 4.735% | $155.5315 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.29 | 8.468% | $140.2383 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.70 | 7.860% | $187.3528 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.46 | 11.128% | $84.9685 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.51 | 6.343% | $255.7655 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.45 | $1,086.4736 | $1,086.48 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.50 | |