| 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 | $229.80 | 9.133% | $250.7876 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.83 | 5.389% | $86.2398 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.72 | 5.204% | $62.8278 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.25 | 8.277% | $248.225 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.80 | 11.486% | $61.0943 | $61.09 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.77 | 8.514% | $261.2692 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.33 | 5.841% | $214.1481 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.50 | $1,184.5918 | $1,184.60 | $1,184.65 | $1,184.50 | |