| 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 | $212.56 | 13.307% | $240.8454 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.54 | 5.511% | $231.6388 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.39 | 12.482% | $204.0311 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.48 | 13.329% | $81.0076 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.55 | 4.316% | $247.8027 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.43 | 10.394% | $36.9047 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.44 | 10.368% | $216.8069 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.39 | $1,259.0372 | $1,259.04 | $1,259.05 | $1,258.90 | |