| 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 | $194.99 | 11.384% | $217.1877 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.52 | 11.163% | $95.0666 | $95.07 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.69 | 10.665% | $180.0409 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.92 | 11.524% | $50.0966 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.59 | 7.129% | $40.2698 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.64 | 6.581% | $51.841 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.85 | 9.825% | $52.5513 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.20 | $687.0539 | $687.06 | $687.05 | $687.10 | |