| 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 | $224.48 | 9.223% | $245.1838 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.94 | 12.526% | $193.4772 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.95 | 9.734% | $19.6973 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.37 | 10.126% | $229.4695 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.88 | 12.802% | $180.3478 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.51 | 5.824% | $37.5781 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.84 | 7.698% | $65.5235 | $65.52 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.97 | $971.2772 | $971.28 | $971.30 | $971.30 | |