| 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 | $230.27 | 9.356% | $251.8141 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.67 | 4.367% | $40.3587 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.77 | 12.402% | $241.4058 | $241.41 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.52 | 9.258% | $54.1046 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.31 | 6.792% | $5.6707 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.93 | 5.636% | $126.6893 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.47 | 11.277% | $99.5595 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.94 | $819.6027 | $819.60 | $819.55 | $819.70 | |