| 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 | $238.97 | 13.843% | $272.0506 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.50 | 5.236% | $230.993 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.75 | 10.303% | $10.7545 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.46 | 11.288% | $115.1386 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.87 | 6.458% | $21.1532 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.47 | 11.474% | $153.2433 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.75 | 3.170% | $205.0504 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.77 | $1,008.3836 | $1,008.37 | $1,008.40 | $1,008.50 | |