| 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 | $223.57 | 3.381% | $231.1289 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.72 | 7.145% | $216.1329 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.65 | 5.620% | $251.0059 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.52 | 11.600% | $73.1203 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.94 | 12.596% | $169.9524 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.96 | 13.555% | $131.6784 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.26 | 12.668% | $236.8957 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.62 | $1,309.9145 | $1,309.92 | $1,309.95 | $1,309.90 | |