| 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 | $230.88 | 9.345% | $252.4557 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.52 | 4.626% | $119.8177 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.59 | 6.762% | $215.2215 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.94 | 5.565% | $38.9957 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.32 | 11.825% | $118.8923 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.48 | 9.176% | $229.7936 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.57 | 9.581% | $160.6129 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.30 | $1,135.7894 | $1,135.79 | $1,135.75 | $1,135.80 | |