| 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 | $231.50 | 9.338% | $253.1175 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.55 | 11.810% | $11.796 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.28 | 13.563% | $42.3363 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.33 | 6.346% | $159.8699 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.73 | 12.786% | $62.8556 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.35 | 9.133% | $176.0861 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.89 | 5.306% | $225.239 | $225.24 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.63 | $931.3004 | $931.32 | $931.30 | $931.30 | |