| 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 | $230.86 | 9.655% | $253.1495 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.35 | 13.644% | $84.4943 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 8.417% | $152.5102 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.37 | 4.460% | $93.3559 | $93.36 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.48 | 13.872% | $141.7479 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.42 | 6.472% | $22.8063 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.66 | 9.252% | $116.5282 | $116.53 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.81 | $864.5923 | $864.60 | $864.60 | $864.50 | |