| 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 | $230.86 | 6.840% | $246.6508 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.74 | 8.124% | $209.4794 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.55 | 6.135% | $83.369 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.59 | 4.722% | $81.2538 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.75 | 5.423% | $247.4805 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.68 | 9.704% | $248.677 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.45 | 6.135% | $168.1709 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.62 | $1,285.0814 | $1,285.08 | $1,285.10 | $1,285.30 | |