| 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 | $245.77 | 9.811% | $269.8825 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.26 | 9.159% | $131.2746 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.87 | 13.626% | $8.9424 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.81 | 11.787% | $256.8977 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.57 | 6.695% | $244.9397 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.60 | 9.822% | $154.4097 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.58 | 13.839% | $168.0036 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.46 | $1,234.3502 | $1,234.34 | $1,234.35 | $1,234.30 | |