| 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 | $229.81 | 9.873% | $252.4991 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.26 | 10.601% | $50.058 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.41 | 12.106% | $188.7977 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.77 | 6.493% | $18.9238 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.43 | 13.783% | $122.2371 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.52 | 9.549% | $242.6729 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.89 | 9.500% | $141.1346 | $141.13 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.09 | $1,016.3232 | $1,016.32 | $1,016.30 | $1,016.30 | |