| 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 | $228.27 | 6.817% | $243.8312 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.96 | 7.258% | $179.078 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.86 | 12.221% | $140.1191 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.66 | 11.512% | $98.8665 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.92 | 11.737% | $224.502 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.73 | 8.859% | $268.5878 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.95 | 12.397% | $57.2663 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.35 | $1,212.2509 | $1,212.26 | $1,212.25 | $1,212.30 | |