| 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 | $231.33 | 5.835% | $244.8281 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.72 | 11.272% | $65.3389 | $65.34 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.41 | 11.729% | $198.2184 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.79 | 8.246% | $234.6665 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.52 | 8.866% | $9.2754 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 12.778% | $88.7337 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.70 | 5.602% | $122.1815 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.15 | $963.2425 | $963.25 | $963.30 | $963.20 | |