| 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 | $236.76 | 3.539% | $245.1389 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.54 | 4.499% | $225.2371 | $225.24 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.78 | 5.456% | $248.6442 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.86 | 4.574% | $55.2778 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.78 | 6.338% | $94.4069 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.26 | 11.409% | $44.8533 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.73 | 8.543% | $217.8784 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.71 | $1,131.4366 | $1,131.44 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.40 | |