| 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 | $199.67 | 12.250% | $224.1296 | $224.13 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.62 | 3.253% | $246.3823 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.60 | 10.326% | $140.776 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.70 | 9.535% | $153.0204 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.77 | 9.474% | $98.2748 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.50 | 11.497% | $29.5467 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.60 | 8.757% | $81.1327 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.46 | $973.2625 | $973.26 | $973.30 | $973.20 | |