| 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 | $229.90 | 6.676% | $245.2481 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.86 | 11.351% | $86.6979 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.25 | 13.190% | $215.344 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.53 | 6.310% | $246.1395 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.62 | 8.523% | $201.4404 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.60 | 6.457% | $87.9335 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.71 | 5.540% | $61.9625 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.47 | $1,144.7659 | $1,144.76 | $1,144.80 | $1,144.60 | |