| 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 | $239.43 | 9.502% | $262.1806 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.48 | 7.778% | $249.4845 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.63 | 5.379% | $212.4757 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.71 | 11.359% | $56.4701 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.68 | 8.798% | $92.1301 | $92.13 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.67 | 3.620% | $35.9251 | $35.93 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.31 | 10.305% | $180.1391 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.91 | $1,088.8052 | $1,088.81 | $1,088.90 | $1,088.80 | |