| 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 | $236.77 | 9.444% | $259.1306 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.64 | 7.837% | $253.0287 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.37 | 9.625% | $150.5919 | $150.59 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.77 | 4.866% | $206.3448 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.71 | 10.336% | $161.8739 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.31 | 7.419% | $97.0101 | $97.01 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.96 | 5.580% | $124.5422 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.53 | $1,252.5222 | $1,252.51 | $1,252.55 | $1,252.40 | |