| 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 | $215.44 | 9.634% | $236.1955 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.80 | 13.614% | $283.8078 | $283.81 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.51 | 8.504% | $158.9692 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.75 | 9.870% | $45.8707 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 11.747% | $258.9401 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.35 | 9.223% | $79.0228 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.79 | 5.716% | $9.2924 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.36 | $1,072.0985 | $1,072.10 | $1,072.05 | $1,072.10 | |