| 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 | $187.28 | 12.801% | $211.2537 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.60 | 10.721% | $88.1339 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.76 | 8.512% | $8.4205 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.94 | 6.853% | $171.9692 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.59 | 4.152% | $37.0677 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.35 | 3.420% | $146.1842 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.95 | 6.671% | $138.619 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.47 | $801.6482 | $801.64 | $801.60 | $801.70 | |