| 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 | $221.77 | 3.832% | $230.2682 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.68 | 11.678% | $47.6642 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.40 | 12.389% | $51.0246 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.26 | 10.165% | $245.9544 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.28 | 13.150% | $37.6563 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.86 | 3.115% | $33.8836 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.83 | 12.499% | $225.9317 | $225.93 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.08 | $872.3830 | $872.37 | $872.35 | $872.50 | |