| 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 | $229.29 | 10.409% | $253.1568 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.63 | 13.340% | $83.4522 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.59 | 4.458% | $8.9729 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.27 | 8.657% | $124.1624 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.53 | 10.129% | $142.6501 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.38 | 13.680% | $156.1736 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.39 | 9.115% | $180.4653 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.08 | $949.0333 | $949.03 | $948.95 | $949.30 | |