| 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 | $231.40 | 6.250% | $245.8625 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.79 | 10.192% | $61.4761 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.84 | 4.656% | $244.7276 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.42 | 4.614% | $69.4846 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.60 | 13.620% | $201.7891 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.81 | 12.134% | $26.6991 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.78 | 10.720% | $276.5564 | $276.56 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.64 | $1,126.5954 | $1,126.60 | $1,126.65 | $1,126.70 | |