| 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 | $229.60 | 12.139% | $257.4711 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.45 | 11.677% | $194.8205 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.52 | 8.344% | $206.417 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.51 | 3.816% | $9.8729 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.30 | 12.399% | $98.1243 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.97 | 3.481% | $50.6746 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.63 | 8.494% | $204.6522 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.98 | $1,022.0326 | $1,022.02 | $1,021.90 | $1,022.10 | |