| 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 | $231.74 | 6.437% | $246.6571 | $246.66 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.25 | 6.389% | $265.1746 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.39 | 6.592% | $93.1507 | $93.15 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.81 | 3.168% | $39.0078 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.59 | 8.788% | $210.6027 | $210.60 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.68 | 6.580% | $257.5825 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.86 | 12.510% | $185.484 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.32 | $1,297.6594 | $1,297.65 | $1,297.65 | $1,297.80 | |