| 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 | $237.57 | 3.676% | $246.3031 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.59 | 5.760% | $180.416 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 8.194% | $214.2025 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.68 | 8.736% | $68.1557 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.73 | 9.517% | $146.4571 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.95 | 12.569% | $7.8235 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.96 | 3.151% | $122.7084 | $122.71 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.46 | $986.0663 | $986.07 | $986.00 | $986.10 | |