| 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 | $128.34 | 11.618% | $143.2505 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.34 | 5.647% | $235.952 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.84 | 13.445% | $241.4563 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 9.831% | $231.0185 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.55 | 4.391% | $252.1565 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.74 | 4.847% | $211.5183 | $211.52 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.96 | 8.630% | $271.5315 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,468.11 | $1,586.8836 | $1,586.89 | $1,586.85 | $1,587.00 | |