| 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 | $230.97 | 9.604% | $253.1524 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.85 | 10.634% | $218.8894 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.49 | 4.510% | $190.7203 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.30 | 5.674% | $86.9697 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.70 | 9.857% | $180.9345 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.37 | 10.385% | $15.8623 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.98 | 12.568% | $43.879 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.66 | $990.4076 | $990.40 | $990.40 | $990.50 | |