| 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 | $232.29 | 12.512% | $261.3541 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 8.603% | $84.1673 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.26 | 13.240% | $114.6668 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.33 | 4.731% | $218.1861 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.91 | 3.256% | $249.7866 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.58 | 12.773% | $36.7414 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 7.110% | $248.0775 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.48 | $1,212.9798 | $1,212.99 | $1,213.00 | $1,213.10 | |