| 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 | $231.44 | 6.305% | $246.0323 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.87 | 4.337% | $78.1171 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.96 | 6.176% | $93.3924 | $93.39 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.59 | 12.786% | $279.2469 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.29 | 12.637% | $251.5072 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.86 | 9.681% | $133.6573 | $133.66 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.61 | 5.314% | $96.4782 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.62 | $1,178.4314 | $1,178.44 | $1,178.45 | $1,178.40 | |