| 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 | $219.48 | 12.199% | $246.2544 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.85 | 4.159% | $98.7948 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.68 | 9.465% | $234.9995 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.88 | 4.745% | $86.8127 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.58 | 3.823% | $167.7572 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.85 | 10.244% | $45.0347 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.88 | 8.651% | $6.3887 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.20 | $886.0420 | $886.03 | $886.05 | $886.10 | |