| 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 | $249.36 | 10.344% | $275.1538 | $275.15 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.26 | 12.664% | $69.018 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.44 | 8.833% | $90.8103 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.65 | 4.739% | $236.3436 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.58 | 10.502% | $154.2387 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.60 | 8.716% | $173.5107 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.49 | 10.627% | $212.9459 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.38 | $1,212.0210 | $1,212.02 | $1,212.00 | $1,211.90 | |