| 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 | $229.91 | 9.238% | $251.1491 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.97 | 4.241% | $9.3504 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.62 | 8.704% | $261.5636 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.70 | 10.793% | $204.6347 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.98 | 10.437% | $139.1285 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.68 | 11.349% | $48.6372 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.49 | 12.575% | $160.4081 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.35 | $1,074.8716 | $1,074.87 | $1,074.90 | $1,074.80 | |