| 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 | $237.75 | 3.398% | $245.8287 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.34 | 7.516% | $73.4764 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.89 | 5.239% | $253.5102 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.91 | 12.552% | $174.3543 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.55 | 9.707% | $36.8067 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.76 | 3.815% | $80.7265 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.58 | 7.722% | $154.6672 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.78 | $1,019.3700 | $1,019.38 | $1,019.40 | $1,019.40 | |