| 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 | $172.32 | 5.817% | $182.3439 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.57 | 9.723% | $208.0019 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.82 | 3.490% | $103.3037 | $103.30 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.94 | 11.117% | $6.6003 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.60 | 3.691% | $31.7294 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.85 | 11.818% | $227.941 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.77 | 4.870% | $228.3754 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.87 | $988.2956 | $988.29 | $988.35 | $988.20 | |