| 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 | $230.96 | 6.529% | $246.0394 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.62 | 10.151% | $207.7668 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.49 | 5.244% | $158.3817 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.62 | 13.439% | $21.1223 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.88 | 6.136% | $129.3586 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.36 | 6.409% | $161.0607 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.64 | 12.426% | $263.7964 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.57 | $1,187.5259 | $1,187.53 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.60 | |