| 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 | $235.92 | 9.849% | $259.1558 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.45 | 9.295% | $49.6746 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.31 | 11.865% | $94.3134 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.54 | 13.595% | $163.0543 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.49 | 10.824% | $243.2476 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.74 | 9.408% | $95.9946 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.83 | 5.831% | $204.0739 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.28 | $1,109.5142 | $1,109.50 | $1,109.45 | $1,109.60 | |