| 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 | $229.97 | 10.391% | $253.8662 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.83 | 12.683% | $208.272 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.48 | 5.151% | $127.7374 | $127.74 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.32 | 11.746% | $20.4719 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.29 | 10.232% | $155.7468 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.27 | 5.768% | $197.0141 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.80 | 8.550% | $46.4594 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.96 | $1,009.5678 | $1,009.57 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.60 | |