| 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 | $203.87 | 9.500% | $223.2377 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.50 | 3.773% | $23.3489 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.61 | 4.286% | $259.2654 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.55 | 10.485% | $163.0206 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.99 | 4.364% | $63.6516 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.67 | 5.491% | $57.6719 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.56 | 7.640% | $198.6604 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.75 | $988.8565 | $988.86 | $988.80 | $988.90 | |