| 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 | $234.66 | 3.303% | $242.4108 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.87 | 10.476% | $189.8751 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.28 | 10.725% | $60.1015 | $60.10 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.70 | 5.366% | $173.5378 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.73 | 4.679% | $93.9285 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.87 | 5.782% | $197.6748 | $197.67 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.47 | 4.640% | $180.4726 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.58 | $1,138.0011 | $1,138.00 | $1,138.00 | $1,138.00 | |