| 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 | $230.92 | 9.501% | $252.8597 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.82 | 9.827% | $256.7975 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.29 | 8.811% | $50.3686 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.66 | 7.730% | $112.7502 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.89 | 12.398% | $31.3478 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.54 | 8.829% | $140.9771 | $140.98 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.63 | 10.363% | $139.7527 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.75 | $984.8536 | $984.86 | $984.85 | $985.00 | |