| 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 | $230.99 | 9.725% | $253.4538 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.60 | 13.461% | $92.5842 | $92.58 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.57 | 8.365% | $182.6709 | $182.67 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.75 | 3.286% | $37.9576 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.99 | 13.221% | $120.0029 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.77 | 12.483% | $214.5838 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.92 | 3.313% | $168.3175 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.59 | $1,069.5707 | $1,069.56 | $1,069.55 | $1,069.70 | |