| 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 | $245.33 | 9.835% | $269.4582 | $269.46 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.56 | 11.585% | $152.3805 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.33 | 8.720% | $86.2476 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.86 | 13.696% | $35.0866 | $35.09 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.57 | 7.639% | $149.1554 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.57 | 13.603% | $165.3719 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.39 | 9.418% | $252.0881 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.61 | $1,109.7883 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.90 | |