| 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 | $235.85 | 4.467% | $246.3854 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.93 | 4.265% | $180.3055 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.41 | 5.325% | $131.0348 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.34 | 11.856% | $7.0917 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.89 | 13.566% | $262.2125 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.38 | 13.236% | $106.8721 | $106.87 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.35 | 7.438% | $264.6735 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.15 | $1,198.5755 | $1,198.57 | $1,198.55 | $1,198.60 | |