| 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 | $143.35 | 6.290% | $152.3667 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.30 | 7.494% | $246.4837 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.86 | 8.479% | $92.0553 | $92.06 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.38 | 11.451% | $246.7302 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.55 | 8.824% | $185.5993 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.34 | 9.483% | $142.7001 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.34 | 12.259% | $228.2675 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.12 | $1,294.2028 | $1,294.21 | $1,294.20 | $1,294.30 | |