| 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 | $189.88 | 11.667% | $212.0333 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.29 | 7.235% | $64.652 | $64.65 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.93 | 8.607% | $78.121 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.91 | 13.642% | $261.2743 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.46 | 8.417% | $90.4848 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.59 | 6.761% | $135.1487 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.72 | 13.561% | $88.2596 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.78 | $929.9737 | $929.96 | $929.95 | $930.00 | |