| 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 | $231.33 | 6.395% | $246.1236 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.88 | 5.265% | $145.1394 | $145.14 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.96 | 7.309% | $30.0036 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.61 | 9.576% | $77.3716 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.46 | 5.615% | $80.7532 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.78 | 3.109% | $240.0171 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.63 | 7.461% | $49.0345 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.65 | $868.4430 | $868.43 | $868.40 | $868.40 | |