| 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 | $237.45 | 3.500% | $245.7608 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.68 | 9.701% | $69.8576 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.45 | 8.741% | $214.7091 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.28 | 3.785% | $36.6153 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.33 | 12.472% | $179.2016 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.64 | 6.754% | $19.8989 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.96 | 4.317% | $105.3184 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.79 | $871.3617 | $871.37 | $871.30 | $871.40 | |