| 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 | $231.65 | 6.179% | $245.9637 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.72 | 6.774% | $212.1813 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.94 | 4.115% | $38.4601 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.78 | 9.566% | $219.9866 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.77 | 12.509% | $159.504 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.39 | 3.797% | $9.7465 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 10.742% | $273.0123 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.78 | $1,158.8545 | $1,158.85 | $1,158.85 | $1,158.90 | |