| 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 | $188.32 | 11.329% | $209.6548 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.42 | 10.316% | $86.5098 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.95 | 8.719% | $72.7874 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.27 | 8.216% | $251.3533 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.38 | 12.238% | $31.8531 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.72 | 13.368% | $169.7346 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.84 | 7.469% | $186.8241 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.90 | $1,008.7171 | $1,008.70 | $1,008.70 | $1,008.80 | |