| 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 | $193.85 | 12.381% | $217.8506 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.68 | 9.465% | $97.0736 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.42 | 6.352% | $253.5644 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.37 | 8.456% | $241.1736 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.25 | 8.622% | $165.377 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.48 | 7.536% | $102.6754 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.96 | 6.861% | $96.1322 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.01 | $1,173.8468 | $1,173.84 | $1,173.85 | $1,174.00 | |