| 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 | $52.86 | 6.215% | $56.1452 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.76 | 6.499% | $154.168 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.85 | 11.579% | $246.4222 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.89 | 5.134% | $259.5653 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.70 | 6.869% | $9.2976 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.89 | 12.105% | $77.2291 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.60 | 10.303% | $243.3284 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.55 | $1,046.1558 | $1,046.17 | $1,046.15 | $1,046.10 | |