| 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 | $229.41 | 7.340% | $246.2487 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.26 | 5.417% | $225.8665 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.43 | 13.761% | $31.2046 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.70 | 12.755% | $215.0238 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.84 | 6.513% | $7.2855 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.71 | 7.282% | $80.1504 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.85 | 10.212% | $51.6343 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.20 | $857.4138 | $857.41 | $857.40 | $857.40 | |