| 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 | $228.46 | 10.848% | $253.2433 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.89 | 5.233% | $6.1982 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.43 | 6.611% | $172.1021 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.79 | 12.820% | $127.2497 | $127.25 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.37 | 7.405% | $8.9898 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.98 | 11.313% | $203.6805 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.83 | 11.639% | $156.1048 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.75 | $927.5684 | $927.56 | $927.60 | $927.50 | |