| 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 | $187.78 | 13.362% | $212.8712 | $212.87 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.85 | 5.728% | $264.1614 | $264.16 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.87 | 12.542% | $186.6734 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.29 | 8.595% | $76.3314 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.36 | 3.291% | $143.9463 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.78 | 6.858% | $26.4794 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.39 | 4.514% | $38.0326 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.32 | $948.4957 | $948.49 | $948.50 | $948.50 | |