| 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 | $225.80 | 9.285% | $246.7655 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.67 | 7.383% | $110.2501 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.57 | 6.821% | $19.8367 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.41 | 11.237% | $53.8498 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.60 | 3.105% | $176.9282 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.26 | 4.399% | $214.2894 | $214.29 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 12.149% | $264.5483 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.20 | $1,086.4680 | $1,086.48 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.40 | |