| 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 | $237.60 | 3.634% | $246.2344 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.26 | 6.560% | $165.4451 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.97 | 7.804% | $240.3706 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.25 | 4.315% | $200.5456 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.37 | 9.641% | $43.1657 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.31 | 6.276% | $97.0406 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.60 | 7.783% | $133.2198 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.36 | $1,126.0218 | $1,126.03 | $1,126.00 | $1,125.90 | |