| 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 | $232.75 | 5.854% | $246.3752 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.61 | 11.588% | $35.273 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.54 | 3.650% | $161.2172 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.55 | 13.858% | $279.5783 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.89 | 4.401% | $21.8094 | $21.81 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.55 | 10.631% | $79.1565 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.81 | 12.695% | $230.8106 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.70 | $1,054.2202 | $1,054.23 | $1,054.20 | $1,054.30 | |