| 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 | $232.95 | 5.845% | $246.5659 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.72 | 8.167% | $161.9476 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.96 | 12.331% | $277.4126 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.67 | 12.375% | $37.8367 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.51 | 3.203% | $251.3096 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.28 | 13.692% | $274.3161 | $274.32 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.77 | 4.223% | $48.7451 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.86 | $1,298.1336 | $1,298.15 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.00 | |