| 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 | $230.77 | 9.858% | $253.5193 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.46 | 4.439% | $189.515 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.67 | 10.376% | $97.8704 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.50 | 5.774% | $159.1899 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.68 | 5.764% | $80.0422 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.68 | 11.398% | $111.0415 | $111.04 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.53 | 5.195% | $93.1291 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.29 | $984.3074 | $984.31 | $984.30 | $984.20 | |