| 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 | $231.73 | 6.213% | $246.1274 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.42 | 5.751% | $203.4861 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.65 | 5.275% | $198.6013 | $198.60 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.38 | 11.872% | $219.6942 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.77 | 10.625% | $195.5518 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.58 | 10.599% | $79.1668 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.72 | 13.151% | $84.5464 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.25 | $1,227.1740 | $1,227.18 | $1,227.20 | $1,227.20 | |