| 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 | 3.278% | $245.2336 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.32 | 4.826% | $156.5262 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.60 | 3.317% | $101.8706 | $101.87 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.58 | 13.129% | $215.6012 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.34 | 11.304% | $34.8827 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.40 | 11.354% | $81.7338 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.52 | 5.228% | $6.8609 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.21 | $842.7090 | $842.70 | $842.75 | $842.70 | |