| 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 | $231.82 | 6.206% | $246.2067 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.55 | 3.411% | $175.3334 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.57 | 7.353% | $158.4208 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.99 | 8.786% | $206.6825 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.77 | 6.409% | $223.2142 | $223.21 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.93 | 6.509% | $240.6358 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.43 | 11.325% | $267.6587 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,415.06 | $1,518.1521 | $1,518.15 | $1,518.15 | $1,518.10 | |