| 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 | $205.96 | 12.230% | $231.1489 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.60 | 10.689% | $95.8567 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.83 | 4.522% | $48.9477 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 12.564% | $18.832 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.43 | 6.245% | $175.7611 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.53 | 5.826% | $210.0964 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.54 | 3.568% | $227.3732 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.62 | $1,008.0160 | $1,008.02 | $1,008.00 | $1,008.00 | |