| 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 | $81.88 | 3.439% | $84.6959 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.47 | 3.420% | $174.2317 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.97 | 5.451% | $236.1786 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.86 | 13.459% | $280.0849 | $280.08 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.58 | 10.366% | $169.5001 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.93 | 12.739% | $264.8577 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.84 | 4.543% | $230.8728 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,330.53 | $1,440.4217 | $1,440.42 | $1,440.45 | $1,440.50 | |