| 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 | $237.64 | 3.675% | $246.3733 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.54 | 5.813% | $102.1519 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.74 | 7.301% | $39.4224 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.80 | 5.189% | $79.7333 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.66 | 7.654% | $38.3894 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.77 | 11.419% | $110.0485 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.82 | 13.696% | $182.8459 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.97 | $798.9647 | $798.96 | $798.95 | $798.90 | |