| 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 | $230.79 | 8.384% | $250.1394 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.78 | 11.144% | $242.0494 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.83 | 13.818% | $251.3443 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.97 | 9.698% | $76.7557 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.50 | 9.466% | $166.9357 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.59 | 10.782% | $31.6726 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.75 | 4.732% | $30.1105 | $30.11 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.21 | $1,049.0076 | $1,049.01 | $1,049.00 | $1,048.90 | |