| 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 | $209.32 | 9.602% | $229.4189 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.34 | 11.148% | $97.0767 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.86 | 8.687% | $138.9672 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.43 | 10.339% | $267.4948 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.37 | 12.180% | $91.2809 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.46 | 11.439% | $46.2026 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.88 | 6.354% | $116.8618 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.66 | $987.3029 | $987.30 | $987.30 | $987.40 | |