| 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 | $230.70 | 9.284% | $252.1182 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 11.603% | $9.4863 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.38 | 11.122% | $239.3346 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.64 | 6.430% | $260.3704 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.97 | 6.244% | $127.4609 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.45 | 7.449% | $138.0182 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.41 | 8.869% | $60.3243 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.05 | $1,087.1129 | $1,087.11 | $1,087.05 | $1,087.10 | |