| 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 | $201.83 | 9.375% | $220.7516 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.69 | 13.718% | $57.6437 | $57.64 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 3.803% | $81.5269 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.98 | 13.478% | $280.268 | $280.27 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.61 | 4.301% | $123.7114 | $123.71 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.88 | 9.292% | $30.4706 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.77 | 12.769% | $157.6172 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.30 | $951.9894 | $951.99 | $951.95 | $952.00 | |