| 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 | $231.89 | 9.355% | $253.5833 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.54 | 7.626% | $8.115 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.87 | 3.247% | $130.9895 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.67 | 4.540% | $17.4268 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.41 | 13.115% | $210.8577 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.83 | 13.217% | $269.264 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.40 | 9.737% | $33.36 | $33.36 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.61 | $923.5963 | $923.60 | $923.60 | $923.70 | |