| 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 | $230.99 | 9.535% | $253.0149 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.36 | 11.494% | $50.5737 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.89 | 11.705% | $187.5415 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.38 | 7.133% | $20.7624 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.30 | 4.361% | $23.2725 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.87 | 3.123% | $31.8341 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.36 | 9.209% | $270.1394 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.15 | $837.1385 | $837.12 | $837.10 | $837.10 | |