| 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 | $214.56 | 12.487% | $241.3521 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.72 | 5.700% | $88.492 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.90 | 7.323% | $268.2002 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.30 | 10.288% | $148.1168 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.34 | 12.794% | $60.1643 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.72 | 3.524% | $50.4369 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.70 | 8.650% | $249.5691 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.24 | $1,106.3314 | $1,106.33 | $1,106.30 | $1,106.40 | |