| 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 | $235.97 | 4.271% | $246.0483 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.50 | 8.119% | $262.1886 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.68 | 11.378% | $123.2732 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.89 | 4.452% | $50.0221 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.28 | 6.335% | $231.0447 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.27 | 4.169% | $187.7855 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.45 | 9.833% | $80.6723 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.04 | $1,181.0347 | $1,181.03 | $1,181.00 | $1,181.00 | |