| 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 | $209.72 | 12.679% | $236.3104 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.65 | 11.505% | $256.0712 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.58 | 9.155% | $145.8092 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.39 | 12.478% | $135.4123 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.84 | 8.525% | $199.5124 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.92 | 11.700% | $69.1646 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.95 | 11.321% | $257.0958 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.05 | $1,299.3759 | $1,299.37 | $1,299.30 | $1,299.40 | |