| 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 | $230.72 | 9.377% | $252.3546 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.28 | 10.827% | $185.3914 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.82 | 12.183% | $18.8692 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.61 | 9.184% | $131.6868 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.55 | 8.109% | $201.6773 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.38 | 6.785% | $237.4685 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.33 | 7.108% | $257.4127 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.69 | $1,284.8605 | $1,284.86 | $1,284.85 | $1,285.00 | |