| 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 | $57.40 | 3.415% | $59.3602 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.84 | 3.444% | $246.0312 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.61 | 13.317% | $169.5336 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.81 | 8.780% | $235.8459 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.88 | 4.147% | $149.8467 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.42 | 10.370% | $77.7226 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.41 | 12.798% | $238.4663 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.37 | $1,176.8065 | $1,176.81 | $1,176.80 | $1,176.70 | |