| 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 | $211.60 | 5.455% | $223.1428 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.94 | 3.618% | $39.3127 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.98 | 3.395% | $195.3959 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.40 | 13.794% | $163.1806 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.50 | 10.111% | $76.5271 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.32 | 11.539% | $87.3573 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.92 | 12.226% | $186.2054 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.66 | $971.1218 | $971.13 | $971.15 | $971.10 | |