| 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 | $189.82 | 11.703% | $212.0346 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.29 | 11.272% | $120.4964 | $120.50 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.84 | 10.585% | $272.968 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.50 | 10.485% | $158.546 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.33 | 4.467% | $60.9356 | $60.94 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.39 | 11.731% | $254.0651 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.81 | 9.808% | $19.5568 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.98 | $1,098.6025 | $1,098.62 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.60 | |