| 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 | $235.45 | 3.575% | $243.8673 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 10.208% | $39.1789 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.39 | 3.146% | $166.4673 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.47 | 7.868% | $16.6872 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.82 | 13.607% | $164.5257 | $164.53 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.85 | 12.127% | $272.3004 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.55 | 9.245% | $60.6856 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.08 | $963.7124 | $963.73 | $963.75 | $963.80 | |