| 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 | $237.42 | 3.611% | $245.9932 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.87 | 12.572% | $276.7808 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.72 | 5.666% | $249.0759 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.44 | 11.512% | $86.3549 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.59 | 8.230% | $50.4244 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.63 | 8.580% | $85.3765 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.90 | 13.180% | $188.8974 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.57 | $1,182.9031 | $1,182.90 | $1,182.95 | $1,183.00 | |