| 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 | $183.41 | 12.573% | $206.4701 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.34 | 13.848% | $6.0795 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.46 | 13.809% | $256.5938 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.32 | 11.670% | $52.8422 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.99 | 6.286% | $87.1439 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.71 | 7.665% | $118.1193 | $118.12 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.71 | 12.344% | $265.9295 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.94 | $993.1783 | $993.17 | $993.20 | $993.10 | |