| 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 | $88.81 | 9.415% | $97.1715 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.69 | 10.834% | $268.983 | $268.98 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.36 | 11.714% | $239.4701 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.33 | 7.797% | $5.7456 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.26 | 11.810% | $195.9582 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.65 | 11.749% | $217.5194 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.97 | 7.336% | $255.4275 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.07 | $1,280.2753 | $1,280.28 | $1,280.25 | $1,280.30 | |