| 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 | $236.52 | 3.359% | $244.4647 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.94 | 8.204% | $209.8508 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.29 | 9.689% | $202.1459 | $202.15 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.41 | 4.386% | $153.8754 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.40 | 10.801% | $123.4323 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.36 | 12.275% | $96.9607 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.66 | 4.138% | $245.4116 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.58 | $1,276.1414 | $1,276.14 | $1,276.15 | $1,276.20 | |