| 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 | $237.50 | 3.500% | $245.8125 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.71 | 6.672% | $246.103 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.93 | 12.482% | $124.7763 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.82 | 12.826% | $170.1642 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.95 | 13.185% | $98.4144 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.89 | 5.582% | $40.005 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.88 | 11.420% | $145.8265 | $145.83 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.68 | $1,071.1019 | $1,071.10 | $1,071.10 | $1,071.10 | |