| 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 | $204.34 | 12.195% | $229.2593 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.88 | 3.241% | $12.265 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.86 | 6.641% | $183.2732 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.62 | 10.669% | $73.7277 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.31 | 12.446% | $57.696 | $57.70 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.29 | 11.375% | $162.9305 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.70 | 13.529% | $18.9593 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.00 | $738.1110 | $738.12 | $738.10 | $738.20 | |