| 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 | $209.76 | 9.825% | $230.3689 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.45 | 9.537% | $199.8503 | $199.85 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.72 | 13.325% | $35.9467 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.96 | 12.175% | $248.9836 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.68 | 13.183% | $39.2519 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.87 | 13.850% | $184.289 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.78 | 7.331% | $153.2472 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.22 | $1,091.9376 | $1,091.94 | $1,091.95 | $1,092.00 | |