| 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 | $231.37 | 8.860% | $251.8694 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.50 | 9.494% | $70.6236 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.25 | 12.219% | $70.9785 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.59 | 8.547% | $229.6746 | $229.67 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.87 | 9.343% | $115.7614 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.88 | 13.636% | $53.2726 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.81 | 4.569% | $181.7514 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.27 | $973.9315 | $973.92 | $973.85 | $974.10 | |