| 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 | $217.25 | 11.419% | $242.0578 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.56 | 9.288% | $195.1447 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.40 | 4.836% | $38.1603 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.81 | 3.230% | $191.8117 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.35 | 6.392% | $145.0655 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.96 | 3.329% | $132.2198 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.34 | 10.528% | $275.5905 | $275.59 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.67 | $1,220.0503 | $1,220.05 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.10 | |