| 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 | $206.40 | 9.738% | $226.4992 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.92 | 3.616% | $15.4595 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.59 | 9.706% | $37.9473 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.32 | 9.512% | $274.1304 | $274.13 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.55 | 3.145% | $253.2725 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.63 | 5.764% | $134.9866 | $134.99 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.55 | 5.585% | $247.6496 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.96 | $1,189.9451 | $1,189.95 | $1,189.95 | $1,189.90 | |