| 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 | $187.89 | 12.495% | $211.3669 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.88 | 3.102% | $94.7301 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.99 | 6.619% | $220.6907 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.81 | 10.666% | $260.9615 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 4.696% | $164.6659 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.90 | 3.236% | $27.7705 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.50 | 12.492% | $239.0455 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.25 | $1,219.2311 | $1,219.24 | $1,219.20 | $1,219.30 | |