| 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 | $210.62 | 9.800% | $231.2608 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.70 | 9.625% | $97.2374 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.49 | 13.850% | $112.1309 | $112.13 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.85 | 10.868% | $64.1371 | $64.14 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 6.518% | $5.8691 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.71 | 3.663% | $170.7433 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.62 | 13.627% | $251.8202 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.50 | $933.1988 | $933.20 | $933.20 | $933.10 | |