| 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 | $209.80 | 9.747% | $230.2492 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.37 | 6.787% | $93.2998 | $93.30 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.49 | 7.381% | $199.181 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.84 | 9.500% | $16.2498 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.94 | 5.728% | $181.7887 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.35 | 10.316% | $162.5506 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.30 | 12.147% | $125.9411 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.09 | $1,009.2602 | $1,009.26 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.20 | |