| 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 | $226.78 | 9.869% | $249.1609 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.32 | 12.805% | $9.3854 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.92 | 8.372% | $235.0805 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.53 | 5.535% | $40.6626 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.40 | 12.716% | $261.952 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.46 | 5.800% | $21.6467 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.70 | 11.243% | $139.8325 | $139.83 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.11 | $957.7206 | $957.72 | $957.75 | $957.80 | |