| 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 | $194.80 | 11.679% | $217.5507 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.88 | 11.535% | $170.5147 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.52 | 3.524% | $191.0225 | $191.02 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.55 | 10.840% | $11.6936 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.54 | 6.624% | $20.8343 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.51 | 10.534% | $92.3069 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.36 | 7.199% | $133.3127 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.16 | $837.2354 | $837.22 | $837.20 | $837.20 | |