| 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 | $231.35 | 6.398% | $246.1518 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.76 | 6.670% | $136.2816 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.41 | 10.120% | $216.2867 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.46 | 9.722% | $255.0598 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.77 | 3.382% | $170.3425 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.78 | 8.438% | $42.0523 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.88 | 7.474% | $104.1208 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.41 | $1,170.2955 | $1,170.29 | $1,170.30 | $1,170.40 | |