| 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 | $212.32 | 12.181% | $238.1827 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.56 | 4.405% | $80.9765 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.77 | 11.546% | $76.7102 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.84 | 11.237% | $94.3735 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.72 | 5.268% | $20.7588 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.37 | 10.499% | $64.4983 | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.82 | 11.671% | $9.8494 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.40 | $585.3494 | $585.35 | $585.35 | $585.40 | |