| 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 | $228.59 | 3.328% | $236.1975 | $236.20 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.50 | 10.446% | $87.8046 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.28 | 12.207% | $220.2399 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.69 | 8.753% | $60.5645 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.74 | 7.854% | $146.401 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.31 | 7.258% | $173.0179 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.72 | 10.550% | $89.236 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.83 | $1,013.4614 | $1,013.46 | $1,013.45 | $1,013.40 | |