| 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 | $223.37 | 3.430% | $231.0316 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.72 | 10.337% | $189.4707 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.98 | 6.757% | $9.5868 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.42 | 4.821% | $32.9348 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.68 | 4.754% | $167.2712 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.73 | 8.504% | $253.6064 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.75 | 8.726% | $245.4489 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.65 | $1,129.3504 | $1,129.35 | $1,129.35 | $1,129.30 | |