| 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 | $212.96 | 8.216% | $230.4568 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.60 | 11.141% | $38.4548 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.60 | 7.230% | $246.2001 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.82 | 6.815% | $223.0511 | $223.05 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.73 | 7.155% | $187.2319 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.42 | 7.748% | $204.0963 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.40 | 12.750% | $122.221 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.53 | $1,251.7120 | $1,251.71 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.80 | |