| 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 | $196.54 | 7.488% | $211.2569 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.31 | 12.605% | $217.6767 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.67 | 4.207% | $87.19 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.39 | 12.136% | $21.7432 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.91 | 11.335% | $38.867 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.34 | 12.788% | $119.9388 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 8.604% | $253.4274 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.51 | $950.1000 | $950.11 | $950.15 | $950.10 | |