| 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 | $231.52 | 6.327% | $246.1683 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.67 | 12.706% | $243.073 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.35 | 8.533% | $136.0461 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.30 | 11.615% | $171.1058 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.64 | 5.725% | $12.3064 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.72 | 10.284% | $138.649 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.83 | 10.403% | $59.4299 | $59.43 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.03 | $1,006.7785 | $1,006.79 | $1,006.75 | $1,006.70 | |