| 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 | $234.58 | 3.530% | $242.8607 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.33 | 3.283% | $92.2627 | $92.26 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.62 | 12.105% | $271.9892 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.96 | 7.454% | $12.8515 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.90 | 12.347% | $113.3581 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.69 | 7.402% | $49.072 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.42 | 4.582% | $152.0831 | $152.08 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.50 | $934.4773 | $934.47 | $934.45 | $934.70 | |