| 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 | $231.36 | 6.695% | $246.8496 | $246.85 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.33 | 6.707% | $17.4253 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.29 | 5.235% | $214.9846 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.64 | 5.270% | $150.1571 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.60 | 5.846% | $51.4412 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.75 | 3.435% | $164.2031 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.66 | 9.483% | $215.3093 | $215.31 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.63 | $1,060.3702 | $1,060.37 | $1,060.40 | $1,060.30 | |