| 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 | $237.32 | 3.400% | $245.3889 | $245.39 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.40 | 8.354% | $10.1853 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.54 | 7.355% | $41.3746 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.52 | 10.725% | $210.9533 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.72 | 6.182% | $121.812 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.46 | 4.368% | $161.2068 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.25 | 9.578% | $73.6912 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.21 | $864.6121 | $864.61 | $864.60 | $864.70 | |