| 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 | $237.98 | 3.577% | $246.4925 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.43 | 8.750% | $244.0676 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.83 | 4.509% | $147.18 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.71 | 5.807% | $14.5061 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.36 | 13.357% | $144.3715 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.96 | 3.698% | $72.5471 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.61 | 4.678% | $184.8718 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.88 | $1,054.0366 | $1,054.04 | $1,054.00 | $1,054.10 | |