| 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 | $242.35 | 8.208% | $262.2421 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.84 | 5.547% | $110.6555 | $110.66 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.88 | 10.326% | $56.1339 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.87 | 3.813% | $9.2082 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.73 | 11.623% | $255.3153 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.56 | 10.484% | $117.7318 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.29 | 13.847% | $198.4239 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.52 | $1,009.7107 | $1,009.71 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.60 | |