| 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 | $238.82 | 3.209% | $246.4837 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.72 | 5.693% | $91.657 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.40 | 10.428% | $109.7654 | $109.77 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.62 | 4.719% | $218.4648 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.25 | 12.247% | $75.4861 | $75.49 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.60 | 6.565% | $177.5373 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.51 | 9.158% | $155.5611 | $155.56 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.92 | $1,074.9554 | $1,074.96 | $1,074.95 | $1,075.10 | |