| 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 | $230.81 | 12.830% | $260.4229 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.88 | 12.703% | $42.6919 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.31 | 4.563% | $212.587 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.67 | 5.569% | $5.9858 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.89 | 6.224% | $194.2731 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.63 | 11.129% | $184.063 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.69 | 12.364% | $103.0266 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.88 | $1,003.0503 | $1,003.05 | $1,003.05 | $1,003.10 | |