| 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 | $231.25 | 9.437% | $253.0731 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.52 | 6.185% | $89.7476 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.79 | 7.778% | $215.3297 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.78 | 5.444% | $21.9113 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.29 | 10.570% | $144.0617 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.49 | 4.160% | $47.3824 | $47.38 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.86 | 13.834% | $201.3268 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.98 | $972.8326 | $972.83 | $972.85 | $972.80 | |