| 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 | $235.68 | 3.675% | $244.3412 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.54 | 5.436% | $173.4844 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.77 | 7.211% | $201.3101 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.99 | 8.462% | $120.382 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.66 | 4.227% | $48.6323 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.31 | 3.217% | $91.1509 | $91.15 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.59 | 11.244% | $94.1013 | $94.10 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.54 | $973.4022 | $973.39 | $973.45 | $973.40 | |