| 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 | $231.68 | 6.265% | $246.1948 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.99 | 4.823% | $184.478 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.66 | 12.729% | $238.6022 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.46 | 5.667% | $27.9595 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.54 | 8.844% | $250.929 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.94 | 7.194% | $266.8487 | $266.85 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.28 | 3.773% | $142.4596 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.55 | $1,357.4718 | $1,357.47 | $1,357.50 | $1,357.50 | |