| 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 | $209.65 | 9.836% | $230.2712 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.44 | 11.381% | $68.4325 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.37 | 7.505% | $199.282 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.32 | 7.504% | $169.1253 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.41 | 12.423% | $140.9897 | $140.99 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.40 | 3.714% | $236.8828 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.74 | 12.614% | $253.0887 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.33 | $1,298.0722 | $1,298.07 | $1,298.15 | $1,298.10 | |