| 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 | $230.65 | 9.495% | $252.5502 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.86 | 3.384% | $82.5625 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.60 | 12.373% | $181.5948 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.32 | 6.546% | $121.8034 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.75 | 3.587% | $106.4356 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.94 | 11.656% | $248.9259 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.54 | 8.452% | $131.8126 | $131.81 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.66 | $1,125.6850 | $1,125.68 | $1,125.70 | $1,125.70 | |