| 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 | $231.71 | 6.174% | $246.0158 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.95 | 6.834% | $198.6578 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.25 | 3.778% | $68.7529 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.88 | 3.454% | $47.4647 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.61 | 5.583% | $68.2172 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.58 | 6.265% | $187.6427 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.42 | 9.404% | $240.0543 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.40 | $1,056.8054 | $1,056.80 | $1,056.75 | $1,056.90 | |