| 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 | $238.50 | 3.180% | $246.0843 | $246.08 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.33 | 3.410% | $48.944 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.39 | 10.274% | $88.6493 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.96 | 3.756% | $47.6863 | $47.69 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.87 | 11.695% | $132.7718 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.60 | 13.857% | $150.9744 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.64 | 12.600% | $174.1246 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.29 | $889.2347 | $889.22 | $889.20 | $889.20 | |