| 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 | $246.65 | 6.710% | $263.2002 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.44 | 12.852% | $39.9947 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.34 | 5.835% | $240.6053 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.83 | 13.352% | $255.9828 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.99 | 7.355% | $208.258 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.33 | 10.121% | $54.3227 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.62 | 3.664% | $143.699 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.20 | $1,206.0627 | $1,206.06 | $1,206.05 | $1,206.10 | |