| 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 | $203.83 | 13.555% | $231.4592 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.62 | 3.536% | $6.8541 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.73 | 9.535% | $235.2045 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.54 | 8.800% | $246.4755 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.76 | 13.645% | $29.275 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.55 | 4.505% | $212.7199 | $212.72 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.54 | 12.689% | $120.0589 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.57 | $1,082.0471 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.20 | |