| 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 | $237.94 | 3.452% | $246.1537 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.45 | 7.304% | $254.7933 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.50 | 7.479% | $193.9996 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.46 | 9.205% | $60.5651 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.42 | 13.814% | $67.6283 | $67.63 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.48 | 7.616% | $51.0961 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.71 | 5.595% | $154.9184 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.96 | $1,029.1545 | $1,029.16 | $1,029.15 | $1,029.20 | |