| 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 | $207.97 | 7.318% | $223.1892 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.85 | 11.846% | $80.3614 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.39 | 5.596% | $50.0419 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.29 | 10.427% | $193.5675 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.25 | 10.508% | $169.3535 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.84 | 4.184% | $240.4983 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.97 | 7.129% | $166.0178 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.56 | $1,123.0296 | $1,123.03 | $1,123.00 | $1,123.10 | |