| 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 | $246.55 | 13.647% | $280.1967 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.33 | 11.494% | $60.5747 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.93 | 13.379% | $272.0302 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.54 | 6.842% | $184.3452 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.78 | 3.874% | $103.6455 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.72 | 10.435% | $217.2477 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.38 | 3.804% | $128.0734 | $128.07 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.23 | $1,246.1134 | $1,246.12 | $1,246.10 | $1,246.00 | |