| 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 | $236.50 | 3.802% | $245.4917 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.27 | 3.159% | $174.6172 | $174.62 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.87 | 7.723% | $38.6402 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 8.872% | $49.5368 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.69 | 12.263% | $119.7734 | $119.77 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.73 | 10.313% | $271.0721 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.26 | 4.570% | $107.979 | $107.98 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.82 | $1,007.1104 | $1,007.11 | $1,007.10 | $1,007.10 | |