| 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 | $12.26 | 3.557% | $12.6961 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.68 | 10.120% | $220.9888 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.87 | 9.497% | $253.8907 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.58 | 3.309% | $244.4084 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.33 | 4.167% | $161.8026 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.39 | 12.440% | $235.4381 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.46 | 5.250% | $232.0342 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.57 | $1,361.2589 | $1,361.26 | $1,361.30 | $1,361.20 | |