| 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 | $215.28 | 12.400% | $241.9747 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.33 | 12.146% | $36.2568 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.57 | 4.856% | $259.592 | $259.59 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.96 | 3.272% | $223.0262 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.83 | 10.679% | $26.3748 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.75 | 11.651% | $224.1394 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.31 | 11.581% | $135.3589 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.03 | $1,146.7228 | $1,146.72 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.80 | |