| 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 | $231.88 | 5.341% | $244.2647 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.86 | 4.349% | $172.0298 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.91 | 3.780% | $39.343 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.42 | 7.777% | $39.2524 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.58 | 12.280% | $60.1596 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.58 | 5.705% | $72.4925 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.49 | 3.134% | $230.4942 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.72 | $858.0362 | $858.02 | $858.05 | $858.10 | |