| 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 | $216.63 | 12.305% | $243.2863 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.27 | 12.114% | $266.0129 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.38 | 3.800% | $221.4884 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.75 | 8.558% | $208.16 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.94 | 9.627% | $231.2472 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.48 | 6.516% | $52.7041 | $52.70 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.90 | 6.766% | $131.2154 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.35 | $1,354.1143 | $1,354.12 | $1,354.10 | $1,354.10 | |