| 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 | $234.44 | 7.257% | $251.4533 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.58 | 11.829% | $92.3484 | $92.35 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.56 | 12.588% | $255.0794 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.73 | 9.701% | $54.5543 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.51 | 11.470% | $83.0563 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.31 | 7.406% | $217.2931 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.77 | 8.607% | $216.9642 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.90 | $1,170.7490 | $1,170.74 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.90 | |