| 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 | $231.26 | 6.359% | $245.9658 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.88 | 13.118% | $41.7179 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.75 | 8.513% | $8.4098 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.66 | 7.831% | $268.1326 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.60 | 8.557% | $33.2184 | $33.22 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.52 | 3.817% | $219.5937 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.93 | 7.524% | $31.1067 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.60 | $848.1449 | $848.15 | $848.10 | $848.10 | |