| 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 | $238.51 | 3.500% | $246.8579 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.78 | 8.130% | $78.697 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.55 | 11.785% | $139.2282 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.37 | 7.586% | $114.4392 | $114.44 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.75 | 3.357% | $181.6499 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.76 | 6.310% | $65.6571 | $65.66 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.98 | 4.334% | $106.3998 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.70 | $932.9291 | $932.94 | $932.95 | $932.90 | |