| 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 | $212.50 | 8.307% | $230.1524 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.75 | 10.576% | $49.4828 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.26 | 10.222% | $225.1395 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.97 | 7.626% | $211.9909 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.44 | 3.322% | $170.9359 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 10.639% | $230.804 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.85 | 12.216% | $145.7125 | $145.71 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.38 | $1,264.2180 | $1,264.21 | $1,264.25 | $1,264.20 | |