| 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 | $230.56 | 9.185% | $251.7369 | $251.74 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.51 | 13.665% | $204.04 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.77 | 5.474% | $105.2314 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.54 | 4.360% | $137.2751 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.96 | 8.824% | $205.6338 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.65 | 3.355% | $33.7454 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.27 | 6.658% | $147.476 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.26 | $1,085.1386 | $1,085.15 | $1,085.25 | $1,085.00 | |