| 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 | $98.62 | 6.300% | $104.8331 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.71 | 6.507% | $46.5542 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.62 | 8.526% | $151.524 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.93 | 11.246% | $268.025 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.66 | 4.555% | $139.7482 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.26 | 7.586% | $227.2862 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.75 | 7.407% | $225.2862 | $225.29 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.55 | $1,163.2569 | $1,163.26 | $1,163.30 | $1,163.20 | |