| 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 | $224.77 | 9.469% | $246.0535 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.98 | 13.691% | $172.7876 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.59 | 7.159% | $246.0263 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.82 | 11.288% | $154.49 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.73 | 5.580% | $104.2391 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.92 | 3.125% | $75.1988 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.83 | 8.426% | $245.9427 | $245.94 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.64 | $1,244.7380 | $1,244.74 | $1,244.80 | $1,244.70 | |