| 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 | $236.90 | 4.688% | $248.0059 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.39 | 7.728% | $247.1173 | $247.12 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.47 | 3.225% | $100.6134 | $100.61 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.58 | 9.444% | $211.8617 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.64 | 12.541% | $195.4162 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.58 | 3.506% | $19.2314 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.95 | 5.199% | $141.9661 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.51 | $1,164.2120 | $1,164.22 | $1,164.15 | $1,164.20 | |