| 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 | $209.94 | 9.231% | $229.3196 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.53 | 8.128% | $84.9129 | $84.91 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.98 | 12.351% | $280.855 | $280.86 | $280.85 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.28 | 5.656% | $8.7483 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.59 | 13.711% | $54.1151 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.61 | 8.736% | $187.6892 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.98 | 6.673% | $238.9262 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.91 | $1,084.5663 | $1,084.58 | $1,084.55 | $1,084.50 | |