| 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 | $222.89 | 3.286% | $230.2142 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.93 | 3.654% | $16.5121 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.52 | 12.176% | $121.7334 | $121.73 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.66 | 10.442% | $95.709 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.94 | 11.804% | $188.8817 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.96 | 6.522% | $144.8273 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.62 | 12.227% | $271.1629 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.52 | $1,069.0406 | $1,069.03 | $1,069.05 | $1,069.00 | |