| 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 | $225.29 | 6.244% | $239.3571 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.30 | 7.839% | $8.9506 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.79 | 13.215% | $205.8135 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.36 | 10.113% | $250.3529 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.37 | 5.701% | $214.9641 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.39 | 12.287% | $67.8101 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.41 | 12.258% | $92.5118 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.91 | $1,079.7601 | $1,079.75 | $1,079.70 | $1,079.90 | |