| 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 | $225.33 | 9.284% | $246.2496 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.75 | 3.846% | $67.2403 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.78 | 5.519% | $188.6469 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.26 | 10.127% | $123.6286 | $123.63 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.79 | 5.413% | $138.9238 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.96 | 6.859% | $95.0618 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.91 | 3.639% | $68.3085 | $68.31 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.78 | $928.0595 | $928.06 | $928.05 | $927.90 | |