| 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 | $230.67 | 6.654% | $246.0188 | $246.02 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.71 | 12.724% | $78.5799 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.35 | 6.869% | $247.2414 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.74 | 10.512% | $187.5831 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.97 | 3.707% | $86.0457 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.62 | 10.427% | $264.6052 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.83 | 6.538% | $107.4223 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.89 | $1,217.4964 | $1,217.50 | $1,217.50 | $1,217.40 | |