| 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 | $238.73 | 3.222% | $246.4219 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.27 | 4.727% | $147.9478 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.32 | 3.416% | $248.5293 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.48 | 10.128% | $166.8219 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 6.156% | $38.8531 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.53 | 13.801% | $49.5376 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.89 | 7.761% | $52.6844 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.82 | $950.7960 | $950.79 | $950.80 | $950.70 | |