| 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 | $236.54 | 3.332% | $244.4215 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.92 | 11.736% | $164.1625 | $164.16 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.87 | 7.704% | $218.4991 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.86 | 3.635% | $49.5997 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.29 | 9.866% | $97.0007 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.92 | 6.306% | $103.0318 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.72 | 13.335% | $188.9521 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.12 | $1,065.6674 | $1,065.66 | $1,065.65 | $1,065.70 | |