| 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 | $237.89 | 3.859% | $247.0702 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 12.528% | $84.2722 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.74 | 9.851% | $205.1358 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.58 | 11.745% | $6.2354 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.68 | 5.143% | $166.8409 | $166.84 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.83 | 7.333% | $27.7241 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.64 | 13.386% | $108.4424 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.25 | $845.7210 | $845.72 | $845.70 | $845.60 | |