| 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 | $212.75 | 7.340% | $228.3659 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.96 | 9.578% | $142.4076 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.67 | 12.527% | $266.3177 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.84 | 8.165% | $120.9717 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.51 | 3.842% | $135.5242 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.74 | 4.448% | $236.8254 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.81 | 4.713% | $31.2149 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.28 | $1,161.6274 | $1,161.63 | $1,161.55 | $1,161.60 | |