| 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 | $234.26 | 5.245% | $246.5469 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.51 | 4.480% | $133.2224 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.87 | 3.236% | $246.5998 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.82 | 9.144% | $80.5701 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.42 | 8.738% | $214.6706 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.41 | 4.675% | $37.0654 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.91 | 12.346% | $11.1335 | $11.13 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.20 | $969.8087 | $969.81 | $969.75 | $969.80 | |