| 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 | $229.66 | 9.734% | $252.0151 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.63 | 6.116% | $72.8274 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.63 | 10.523% | $248.2678 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.79 | 13.716% | $196.4899 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.53 | 8.758% | $17.9777 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.87 | 3.339% | $30.8674 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.97 | 13.636% | $251.1015 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.08 | $1,069.5468 | $1,069.56 | $1,069.55 | $1,069.60 | |