| 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 | $213.45 | 9.750% | $234.2614 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.57 | 11.341% | $271.1933 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.41 | 12.157% | $176.5463 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.72 | 12.332% | $43.495 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.74 | 8.741% | $16.0284 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.95 | 9.471% | $124.7422 | $124.74 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.27 | 5.818% | $226.7362 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.11 | $1,093.0028 | $1,093.01 | $1,093.05 | $1,092.90 | |