| 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 | $228.95 | 7.458% | $246.0251 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.97 | 7.300% | $173.7938 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.93 | 4.685% | $75.2999 | $75.30 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.91 | 7.273% | $101.8128 | $101.81 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.27 | 13.138% | $261.6543 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.89 | 8.843% | $196.8861 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.91 | 12.765% | $164.5354 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.83 | $1,220.0074 | $1,220.01 | $1,220.05 | $1,220.00 | |