| 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 | $204.38 | 9.396% | $223.5835 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 5.683% | $42.7699 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.72 | 3.358% | $12.1136 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.76 | 13.687% | $238.4699 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.85 | 8.369% | $258.8394 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.89 | 8.659% | $184.6008 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.70 | 3.722% | $25.6193 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.77 | $985.9964 | $985.99 | $985.95 | $986.00 | |