| 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 | $235.56 | 4.785% | $246.8315 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.58 | 5.185% | $160.4913 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.62 | 10.830% | $216.8056 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.72 | 12.846% | $14.354 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.76 | 6.196% | $58.1529 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.97 | 7.481% | $254.6977 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.68 | 13.786% | $226.07 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.89 | $1,177.4030 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.50 | |