| 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 | $242.40 | 4.596% | $253.5407 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.72 | 5.107% | $9.1653 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.95 | 10.147% | $31.8876 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.61 | 9.134% | $71.6028 | $71.60 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.50 | 12.656% | $119.9786 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.84 | 8.303% | $229.4291 | $229.43 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.83 | 7.785% | $233.7102 | $233.71 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.85 | $949.3143 | $949.32 | $949.35 | $949.30 | |