| 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 | $201.45 | 13.800% | $229.2501 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.35 | 3.487% | $83.1518 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.51 | 5.502% | $49.069 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.45 | 11.410% | $255.6302 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.95 | 7.300% | $123.3414 | $123.34 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.74 | 8.556% | $16.0012 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.96 | 8.802% | $226.2646 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.41 | $982.7083 | $982.70 | $982.70 | $982.80 | |