| 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 | $209.38 | 9.309% | $228.8712 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.84 | 3.485% | $259.5818 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.41 | 3.593% | $175.4969 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.71 | 9.413% | $40.1655 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.92 | 12.136% | $158.0221 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.25 | 12.316% | $86.7641 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.34 | 10.666% | $60.1359 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.85 | $1,009.0375 | $1,009.04 | $1,009.00 | $1,009.10 | |