| 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 | $219.96 | 11.860% | $246.0473 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.60 | 9.183% | $136.042 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.41 | 3.196% | $189.2718 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.65 | 12.825% | $31.1961 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.88 | 9.456% | $165.1472 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.42 | 3.160% | $125.2569 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.95 | 8.550% | $83.5292 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.87 | $976.4905 | $976.50 | $976.50 | $976.40 | |