| 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 | $229.80 | 3.200% | $237.1536 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.41 | 11.561% | $7.1511 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 13.217% | $19.2356 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.98 | 5.791% | $251.7614 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.41 | 11.282% | $200.7639 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.50 | 7.698% | $180.3942 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.77 | 10.323% | $54.9078 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.86 | $951.3676 | $951.36 | $951.35 | $951.50 | |