| 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 | $228.63 | 9.506% | $250.3636 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.65 | 12.512% | $280.8862 | $280.89 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.45 | 11.628% | $28.4093 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.53 | 8.390% | $99.2094 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.49 | 10.405% | $162.8363 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.49 | 12.209% | $97.0496 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.48 | 12.618% | $30.9474 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.72 | $949.7018 | $949.71 | $949.70 | $949.60 | |