| 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 | $237.32 | 3.726% | $246.1625 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.91 | 6.129% | $263.1044 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.32 | 8.414% | $225.848 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.55 | 3.633% | $16.1149 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.86 | 5.139% | $12.4695 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.96 | 10.524% | $46.3759 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.66 | 12.679% | $176.5229 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.58 | $986.5981 | $986.59 | $986.55 | $986.60 | |