| 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 | $220.34 | 11.635% | $245.9766 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.76 | 3.508% | $31.8391 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.96 | 13.267% | $143.8038 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.54 | 8.797% | $272.58 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.83 | 6.443% | $220.1561 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.70 | 11.665% | $177.2124 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.29 | 12.618% | $185.0201 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.42 | $1,276.5881 | $1,276.59 | $1,276.60 | $1,276.60 | |