| 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 | $218.83 | 12.523% | $246.2341 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.83 | 5.642% | $48.4157 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.43 | 13.142% | $231.2962 | $231.30 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.73 | 5.283% | $123.9497 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.28 | 3.843% | $21.0594 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 6.637% | $8.3177 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.42 | 8.384% | $174.9535 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.32 | $854.2263 | $854.23 | $854.20 | $854.20 | |