| 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 | $188.91 | 11.838% | $211.2732 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.60 | 8.860% | $93.1842 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.77 | 10.121% | $136.2968 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.87 | 10.789% | $48.6031 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.87 | 8.816% | $171.7878 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.79 | 5.668% | $182.5837 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.75 | 5.604% | $255.2977 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.56 | $1,099.0265 | $1,099.02 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.10 | |