| 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 | $234.41 | 5.219% | $246.6439 | $246.64 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.34 | 6.247% | $185.231 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.58 | 12.263% | $83.7257 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.84 | 4.636% | $211.1973 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.34 | 12.504% | $190.5143 | $190.51 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.85 | 3.819% | $30.99 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.82 | 6.597% | $62.7004 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.18 | $1,011.0026 | $1,011.00 | $1,011.05 | $1,010.90 | |