| 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 | $238.55 | 3.222% | $246.2361 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.40 | 12.698% | $128.9265 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.59 | 9.730% | $98.3071 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.82 | 11.131% | $115.3762 | $115.38 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.85 | 7.352% | $35.2651 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.36 | 12.463% | $184.8442 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.53 | 5.673% | $142.1619 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.10 | $951.1171 | $951.13 | $951.15 | $951.10 | |