| 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 | $230.77 | 6.588% | $245.9731 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.70 | 5.526% | $249.78 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.63 | 11.463% | $78.7263 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.57 | 9.575% | $206.6256 | $206.63 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.32 | 9.529% | $14.5893 | $14.59 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 7.636% | $15.9517 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.61 | 4.797% | $58.2776 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.42 | $869.9236 | $869.93 | $870.00 | $870.00 | |