| 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 | $229.55 | 7.190% | $246.0546 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.39 | 8.816% | $174.53 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.45 | 7.200% | $156.9944 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.72 | 3.711% | $163.573 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.43 | 3.702% | $52.2969 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.86 | 11.828% | $47.9295 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.28 | 7.287% | $59.3083 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.68 | $900.6867 | $900.68 | $900.70 | $900.70 | |