| 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 | $228.83 | 7.803% | $246.6856 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.49 | 8.408% | $237.9447 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.43 | 11.173% | $215.0419 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.83 | 10.695% | $120.4694 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.72 | 12.497% | $12.0597 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.71 | 7.447% | $184.4972 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.75 | 13.483% | $112.0645 | $112.06 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.76 | $1,128.7630 | $1,128.76 | $1,128.75 | $1,128.80 | |