| 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 | $236.98 | 3.853% | $246.1108 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.48 | 6.772% | $88.0655 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.31 | 11.282% | $41.5193 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.71 | 10.442% | $49.3786 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.49 | 12.852% | $97.6057 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.63 | 4.268% | $5.8703 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.60 | 13.507% | $107.3776 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.20 | $635.9278 | $635.94 | $635.90 | $636.00 | |