| 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 | $203.27 | 12.332% | $228.3373 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.32 | 5.371% | $18.2503 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.58 | 12.693% | $267.736 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.27 | 10.212% | $269.2149 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.28 | 6.508% | $14.1443 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.96 | 9.335% | $18.5432 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.40 | 3.432% | $61.4386 | $61.44 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.08 | $877.6646 | $877.66 | $877.70 | $877.50 | |