| 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 | $237.98 | 3.300% | $245.8333 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.30 | 12.781% | $52.2176 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.89 | 9.658% | $16.3281 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.72 | 12.571% | $14.319 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.98 | 8.441% | $255.8991 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.80 | 4.169% | $220.6299 | $220.63 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.88 | 12.405% | $213.4346 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.55 | $1,018.6616 | $1,018.66 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.50 | |