| 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 | $15.67 | 3.500% | $16.2185 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.78 | 3.605% | $27.7454 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.58 | 5.726% | $197.2636 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.49 | 8.336% | $254.0371 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.56 | 4.566% | $154.2976 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.67 | 3.576% | $134.307 | $134.31 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.47 | 12.204% | $200.2505 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.22 | $984.1197 | $984.13 | $984.10 | $984.10 | |