| 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 | $203.52 | 12.339% | $228.6323 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.76 | 6.710% | $85.1119 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.94 | 13.702% | $136.3742 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.35 | 5.185% | $41.3903 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.68 | 12.304% | $161.3584 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.33 | 8.268% | $29.5896 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 7.120% | $264.0829 | $264.08 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.11 | $946.5396 | $946.53 | $946.55 | $946.60 | |