| 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 | $237.65 | 3.747% | $246.5547 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.61 | 8.683% | $30.0074 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.57 | 6.105% | $82.3056 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.96 | 7.631% | $44.0857 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.39 | 6.527% | $155.9449 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.68 | 7.755% | $244.259 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.84 | 5.269% | $206.1588 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.70 | $1,009.3161 | $1,009.32 | $1,009.30 | $1,009.40 | |