| 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 | $215.67 | 3.800% | $223.8655 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.84 | 11.418% | $169.1771 | $169.18 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.86 | 9.431% | $83.0144 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.67 | 13.665% | $35.9977 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 5.747% | $5.8267 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.77 | 7.294% | $191.8095 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.42 | 7.258% | $121.652 | $121.65 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.74 | $831.3429 | $831.35 | $831.35 | $831.40 | |