| 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 | $230.52 | 9.749% | $252.9934 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.73 | 5.470% | $136.8262 | $136.83 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.45 | 8.537% | $208.8795 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.52 | 5.438% | $70.1374 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.52 | 12.107% | $31.9729 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.65 | 7.443% | $193.0213 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.43 | 10.290% | $87.6033 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.82 | $981.4340 | $981.43 | $981.45 | $981.40 | |