| 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 | $157.30 | 8.852% | $171.2242 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.62 | 8.261% | $251.8367 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.54 | 6.483% | $118.7711 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.89 | 11.796% | $55.775 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.63 | 12.105% | $272.0004 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.84 | 13.219% | $11.1407 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.64 | 12.316% | $128.7591 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.46 | $1,009.5072 | $1,009.51 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.50 | |