| 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 | $231.34 | 6.438% | $246.2337 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.97 | 4.536% | $183.952 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.34 | 8.761% | $204.8405 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.57 | 12.533% | $211.0781 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.38 | 10.378% | $105.2785 | $105.28 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.40 | 12.137% | $69.9735 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.37 | 7.237% | $150.5286 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.37 | $1,171.8849 | $1,171.88 | $1,171.95 | $1,171.90 | |