| 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 | $230.52 | 8.856% | $250.9349 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.47 | 5.501% | $84.8967 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.89 | 3.818% | $240.7436 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.98 | 10.397% | $87.1916 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.37 | 5.466% | $152.2613 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.35 | 12.636% | $53.3331 | $53.33 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.99 | 3.501% | $179.0464 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.57 | $1,048.4076 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.30 | |