| 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 | $208.85 | 9.542% | $228.7785 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.33 | 5.541% | $9.847 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.84 | 9.754% | $240.1857 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.31 | 8.724% | $17.7329 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.49 | 12.563% | $274.0796 | $274.08 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.50 | 9.396% | $254.3457 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.55 | 8.120% | $100.0651 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.87 | $1,125.0345 | $1,125.05 | $1,125.10 | $1,125.00 | |