| 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 | $210.63 | 9.747% | $231.1601 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.32 | 9.744% | $39.859 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.85 | 8.870% | $139.1903 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.38 | 12.388% | $243.1852 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.90 | 4.792% | $136.1248 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.88 | 12.214% | $99.7358 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.57 | 7.642% | $120.0962 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.53 | $1,009.3514 | $1,009.36 | $1,009.35 | $1,009.40 | |