| 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 | $234.95 | 3.261% | $242.6117 | $242.61 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.91 | 9.180% | $214.9863 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.35 | 10.306% | $239.7501 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.65 | 3.128% | $89.3604 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.33 | 7.426% | $195.8698 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.91 | 9.657% | $136.9726 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.99 | 13.337% | $191.5282 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.09 | $1,311.0791 | $1,311.08 | $1,311.05 | $1,311.20 | |