| 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 | $223.35 | 12.475% | $251.2129 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.65 | 4.133% | $261.0094 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.70 | 3.333% | $177.4228 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.78 | 4.197% | $242.5498 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.97 | 6.754% | $110.9921 | $110.99 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.83 | 7.355% | $78.1866 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.60 | 10.676% | $84.7778 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.88 | $1,206.1514 | $1,206.15 | $1,206.15 | $1,206.10 | |