| 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 | $229.78 | 6.691% | $245.1546 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.33 | 11.704% | $58.4547 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.37 | 6.805% | $234.2981 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.83 | 12.346% | $249.2171 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.75 | 11.230% | $110.9519 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.91 | 3.372% | $75.3685 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.34 | 12.479% | $36.3757 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.31 | $1,009.8206 | $1,009.82 | $1,009.80 | $1,010.00 | |