| 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 | $235.26 | 4.584% | $246.0443 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 12.190% | $87.4072 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.32 | 6.854% | $6.7532 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.43 | 3.429% | $28.3706 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.38 | 3.754% | $219.3152 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.83 | 9.282% | $168.1085 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.48 | 9.470% | $265.4429 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.61 | $1,021.4419 | $1,021.44 | $1,021.40 | $1,021.40 | |