| 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 | $201.72 | 5.216% | $212.2417 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.47 | 13.274% | $267.859 | $267.86 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.37 | 3.196% | $136.6005 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.36 | 11.176% | $236.0934 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.73 | 13.191% | $9.8816 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.57 | 12.345% | $125.3433 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.82 | 10.462% | $270.4331 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.04 | $1,258.4526 | $1,258.44 | $1,258.50 | $1,258.40 | |