| 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 | $187.49 | 12.653% | $211.2131 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.94 | 11.329% | $17.7458 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.42 | 11.746% | $242.9582 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.67 | 5.619% | $170.7542 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.82 | 13.409% | $15.6731 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.90 | 12.565% | $46.0391 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.86 | 9.568% | $194.8776 | $194.88 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.10 | $899.2611 | $899.26 | $899.25 | $899.30 | |