| 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 | $234.30 | 5.253% | $246.6078 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.92 | 8.631% | $188.931 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.54 | 8.234% | $79.5953 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.75 | 6.565% | $39.1626 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.81 | 13.373% | $87.0818 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.65 | 12.398% | $162.5837 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.69 | 3.404% | $249.9171 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.66 | $1,053.8793 | $1,053.88 | $1,053.90 | $1,053.90 | |