| 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 | $225.47 | 9.200% | $246.2132 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.32 | 13.697% | $31.062 | $31.06 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.90 | 3.668% | $74.5373 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.77 | 12.385% | $88.5257 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.72 | 10.756% | $181.3297 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.64 | 6.776% | $156.5763 | $156.58 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.68 | 11.709% | $276.6809 | $276.68 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.50 | $1,054.9251 | $1,054.93 | $1,055.00 | $1,054.90 | |