| 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 | $238.67 | 3.743% | $247.6034 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.34 | 9.425% | $217.0335 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.80 | 9.326% | $171.4232 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.56 | 11.168% | $81.7752 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.41 | 3.498% | $167.0561 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.97 | 12.343% | $69.619 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.70 | 7.499% | $60.9519 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.45 | $1,015.4623 | $1,015.46 | $1,015.45 | $1,015.50 | |