| 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 | $211.53 | 11.744% | $236.3721 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.81 | 3.439% | $78.4171 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.54 | 11.109% | $223.9291 | $223.93 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.62 | 4.530% | $98.9063 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.57 | 13.114% | $130.7258 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.99 | 13.290% | $239.0306 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.83 | 7.307% | $246.6237 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.89 | $1,254.0047 | $1,254.01 | $1,254.00 | $1,253.90 | |