| 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 | $218.31 | 5.462% | $230.2341 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.54 | 8.444% | $173.0116 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.63 | 13.326% | $253.4309 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.54 | 9.686% | $55.4353 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.94 | 13.231% | $95.0461 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.32 | 10.312% | $73.1589 | $73.16 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.56 | 11.184% | $115.1422 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.84 | $995.4591 | $995.46 | $995.50 | $995.30 | |