| 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 | $246.32 | 3.495% | $254.9289 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.27 | 7.726% | $104.7851 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.68 | 9.226% | $102.3229 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.33 | 8.848% | $186.4893 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.25 | 11.277% | $211.7045 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.32 | 6.559% | $86.6538 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.69 | 12.288% | $42.3213 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.86 | $989.2058 | $989.20 | $989.20 | $989.20 | |