| 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 | $223.66 | 9.750% | $245.4669 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.42 | 9.104% | $134.6562 | $134.66 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.76 | 11.814% | $143.9717 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.32 | 13.483% | $228.464 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.51 | 13.702% | $68.8011 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.26 | 6.416% | $48.1639 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.33 | 4.437% | $103.7373 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.26 | $973.2611 | $973.26 | $973.20 | $973.40 | |