| 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 | $204.55 | 9.192% | $223.3522 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.86 | 13.616% | $145.2694 | $145.27 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.80 | 4.375% | $29.0163 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.45 | 3.499% | $170.2041 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.56 | 5.728% | $256.4538 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.74 | 8.753% | $11.6801 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.70 | 6.207% | $146.247 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.66 | $982.2229 | $982.22 | $982.20 | $982.30 | |