| 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 | $230.88 | 9.355% | $252.4788 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.31 | 8.783% | $23.1817 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.34 | 4.350% | $136.0098 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.51 | 12.857% | $54.7469 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.48 | 9.362% | $93.4826 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.85 | 3.471% | $107.4546 | $107.45 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.75 | 10.867% | $235.8695 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.12 | $903.2239 | $903.22 | $903.25 | $903.30 | |