| 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 | $215.48 | 3.574% | $223.1813 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.81 | 11.383% | $77.7565 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.54 | 12.338% | $272.4646 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.43 | 8.127% | $23.1716 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.35 | 3.699% | $171.4663 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.45 | 3.244% | $168.7523 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.87 | 9.814% | $192.0317 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.93 | $1,128.8243 | $1,128.82 | $1,128.80 | $1,129.00 | |