| 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 | $231.32 | 6.441% | $246.2193 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.81 | 8.527% | $85.5301 | $85.53 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.62 | 5.115% | $262.3881 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.50 | 9.419% | $200.7839 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.74 | 5.816% | $213.4732 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.60 | 8.685% | $58.2552 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.98 | 13.278% | $226.5333 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.57 | $1,293.1831 | $1,293.18 | $1,293.20 | $1,293.20 | |