| 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 | $216.47 | 12.750% | $244.0699 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.36 | 3.162% | $61.237 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.56 | 4.583% | $203.4767 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.71 | 4.825% | $85.6525 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.43 | 10.569% | $165.2233 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.45 | 12.329% | $280.2047 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.47 | 7.531% | $11.2585 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.45 | $1,051.1226 | $1,051.12 | $1,051.10 | $1,051.20 | |