| 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 | $231.29 | 6.381% | $246.0486 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.33 | 7.140% | $245.7042 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.45 | 13.586% | $123.184 | $123.18 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.79 | 8.204% | $123.1253 | $123.13 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.45 | 8.376% | $233.4961 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.81 | 3.236% | $18.3863 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.26 | 4.259% | $5.484 | $5.48 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.38 | $995.4285 | $995.43 | $995.50 | $995.40 | |