| 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 | $234.88 | 4.753% | $246.0438 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.86 | 11.553% | $264.2244 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.89 | 12.156% | $266.8079 | $266.81 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.89 | 8.575% | $106.2841 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.52 | 10.600% | $148.7791 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.90 | 3.178% | $145.3778 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.32 | 12.372% | $46.4321 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.26 | $1,223.9492 | $1,223.94 | $1,224.00 | $1,223.90 | |