| 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 | $230.52 | 6.726% | $246.0248 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.75 | 13.686% | $246.4144 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.53 | 4.727% | $229.9072 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.64 | 5.121% | $77.4111 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.29 | 8.853% | $267.0055 | $267.01 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.51 | 12.600% | $29.8503 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.72 | 4.365% | $183.3902 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.96 | $1,280.0035 | $1,280.00 | $1,279.95 | $1,280.00 | |