| 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 | $206.61 | 12.508% | $232.4528 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.63 | 11.163% | $161.8867 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.43 | 4.284% | $23.3909 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.42 | 10.342% | $276.3184 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.37 | 4.114% | $225.2715 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.88 | 7.868% | $9.5787 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.79 | 13.794% | $80.5548 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.13 | $1,009.4538 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.60 | |