| 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 | $231.53 | 9.201% | $252.8331 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.96 | 8.440% | $235.2714 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.38 | 7.392% | $208.7486 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.77 | 11.508% | $7.5491 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 10.733% | $20.5742 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.87 | 9.632% | $77.6962 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.84 | 5.474% | $196.0129 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.93 | $998.6855 | $998.68 | $998.65 | $998.60 | |