| 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 | $230.27 | 9.525% | $252.2032 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.33 | 3.444% | $205.1605 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.99 | 9.503% | $264.9863 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.34 | 5.722% | $56.3921 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.61 | 3.734% | $167.6445 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.87 | 13.835% | $86.3666 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.70 | 10.342% | $53.7366 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.11 | $1,086.4898 | $1,086.49 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.50 | |