| 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 | $235.68 | 3.303% | $243.4645 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.86 | 3.700% | $249.7718 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.42 | 8.416% | $82.8515 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.62 | 9.231% | $135.0314 | $135.03 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.59 | 5.328% | $9.0477 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.62 | 11.424% | $226.8815 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.66 | 10.569% | $19.5265 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.45 | $966.5749 | $966.57 | $966.60 | $966.60 | |