| 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 | $234.96 | 4.399% | $245.2959 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.27 | 3.279% | $43.656 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.28 | 9.376% | $137.0263 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.31 | 6.796% | $20.6223 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.76 | 8.530% | $133.2314 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.94 | 9.740% | $81.1418 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.58 | 4.138% | $174.5145 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.10 | $835.4882 | $835.49 | $835.50 | $835.40 | |