| 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 | $116.60 | 5.722% | $123.2719 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.28 | 5.578% | $20.3554 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.90 | 7.452% | $229.8398 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.30 | 10.691% | $187.3999 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.32 | 12.251% | $8.2168 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.48 | 9.845% | $203.7405 | $203.74 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.70 | 8.261% | $216.1972 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.58 | $989.0215 | $989.03 | $989.00 | $989.00 | |