| 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 | $237.47 | 3.640% | $246.1139 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.97 | 11.390% | $129.179 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.64 | 12.677% | $244.1035 | $244.10 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.73 | 5.498% | $243.4155 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.41 | 11.778% | $25.0494 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.30 | 4.744% | $98.7736 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.46 | 6.466% | $86.7272 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.98 | $1,073.3621 | $1,073.36 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.30 | |