| 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 | $204.34 | 11.200% | $227.2261 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.43 | 13.208% | $6.1472 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.78 | 13.357% | $279.7424 | $279.74 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.87 | 4.440% | $193.0782 | $193.08 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.69 | 5.408% | $140.92 | $140.92 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.45 | 7.272% | $70.2095 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.68 | 11.737% | $85.6799 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.24 | $1,003.0033 | $1,003.01 | $1,003.05 | $1,002.90 | |