| 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 | $218.87 | 12.374% | $245.953 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.72 | 12.352% | $194.0544 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.30 | 9.750% | $135.3218 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.72 | 4.263% | $42.4559 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.39 | 7.490% | $17.6176 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.51 | 9.386% | $202.922 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.39 | 11.439% | $49.4678 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.90 | $887.7925 | $887.79 | $887.70 | $887.90 | |