| 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 | $231.82 | 6.475% | $246.8303 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.37 | 7.400% | $112.0934 | $112.09 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.65 | 5.340% | $114.4519 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.39 | 8.837% | $154.973 | $154.97 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.25 | 3.452% | $154.4021 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.35 | 12.355% | $71.1769 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.82 | 8.243% | $233.61 | $233.61 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.65 | $1,087.5376 | $1,087.53 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.60 | |