| 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 | $237.33 | 3.589% | $245.8478 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.45 | 9.393% | $82.537 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.28 | 10.767% | $137.6612 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.86 | 6.591% | $91.519 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.76 | 12.573% | $107.7999 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.87 | 11.867% | $172.1298 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.62 | 9.624% | $204.5803 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.17 | $1,042.0750 | $1,042.08 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.00 | |