| 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 | $219.73 | 12.194% | $246.5239 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 3.325% | $8.018 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.34 | 11.409% | $60.5397 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.66 | 5.739% | $65.1987 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.97 | 12.575% | $156.4455 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.75 | 6.249% | $6.1093 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.60 | 8.112% | $37.4068 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.81 | $580.2419 | $580.25 | $580.20 | $580.10 | |