| 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 | $219.42 | 12.168% | $246.119 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.48 | 6.686% | $171.2097 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.55 | 11.403% | $112.0157 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.88 | 10.781% | $7.6217 | $7.62 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 9.468% | $8.5166 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.56 | 8.740% | $39.7553 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.54 | 12.598% | $276.4731 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.21 | $861.7111 | $861.72 | $861.60 | $861.70 | |