| 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 | $231.56 | 9.301% | $253.0974 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.59 | 8.391% | $202.2468 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.81 | 10.452% | $112.4512 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.97 | 4.241% | $52.0892 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 8.619% | $267.1376 | $267.14 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.99 | 8.423% | $137.6864 | $137.69 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.89 | 7.356% | $95.4287 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.75 | $1,120.1373 | $1,120.15 | $1,120.20 | $1,120.10 | |