| 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 | $229.76 | 7.257% | $246.4337 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.34 | 5.630% | $121.8336 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.28 | 5.838% | $86.0251 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.72 | 5.443% | $45.0452 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.37 | 3.763% | $151.8779 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.62 | 9.115% | $55.234 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.61 | 3.808% | $157.3833 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.70 | $863.8328 | $863.83 | $863.95 | $863.70 | |