| 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 | $74.46 | 12.846% | $84.0251 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.68 | 3.776% | $245.617 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.85 | 4.267% | $29.0384 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.47 | 4.617% | $11.9996 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.69 | 9.149% | $188.4894 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.75 | 3.837% | $239.6039 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.74 | 9.256% | $185.4511 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.64 | $984.2245 | $984.23 | $984.25 | $984.20 | |