| 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 | $237.72 | 3.619% | $246.3231 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.69 | 3.365% | $148.5252 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.79 | 8.262% | $219.5445 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.94 | 8.395% | $180.9546 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.57 | 11.240% | $20.6573 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.60 | 12.382% | $71.475 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.57 | 7.767% | $234.4687 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.88 | $1,121.9484 | $1,121.95 | $1,121.95 | $1,122.00 | |