| 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 | $235.77 | 9.870% | $259.0405 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.36 | 8.832% | $250.7054 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 13.571% | $246.3014 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.98 | 10.723% | $272.3564 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.86 | 8.477% | $41.0694 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.99 | 9.681% | $109.67 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.57 | 12.623% | $123.401 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.40 | $1,302.5441 | $1,302.55 | $1,302.50 | $1,302.60 | |