| 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 | $235.63 | 3.728% | $244.4143 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.94 | 7.568% | $216.1471 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.62 | 13.466% | $60.8405 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.61 | 13.185% | $244.0382 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.60 | 12.260% | $189.2704 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.78 | 13.717% | $201.0289 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.48 | 10.255% | $89.8358 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.66 | $1,245.5752 | $1,245.58 | $1,245.60 | $1,245.40 | |