| 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 | $194.77 | 11.810% | $217.7723 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.92 | 11.324% | $85.6304 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.53 | 12.517% | $39.9773 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.94 | 10.195% | $248.9746 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.39 | 5.391% | $255.4572 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.90 | 10.517% | $176.7167 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.93 | 13.571% | $28.3133 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.38 | $1,052.8418 | $1,052.84 | $1,052.80 | $1,052.90 | |