| 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 | $203.51 | 11.205% | $226.3133 | $226.31 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.40 | 8.718% | $15.6554 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.45 | 7.867% | $171.9939 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.65 | 11.372% | $8.52 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.32 | 12.657% | $199.7634 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.56 | 12.152% | $173.3421 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.85 | 3.640% | $24.7181 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.74 | $820.3062 | $820.30 | $820.25 | $820.30 | |