| 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 | $229.40 | 7.616% | $246.8711 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.63 | 5.541% | $39.7151 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.90 | 3.294% | $98.026 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.79 | 13.459% | $53.0875 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.45 | 12.743% | $209.0819 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.61 | 6.809% | $188.6354 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.79 | 10.455% | $261.5464 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.57 | $1,096.9634 | $1,096.98 | $1,097.00 | $1,096.90 | |