| 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 | $212.89 | 11.725% | $237.8514 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.96 | 4.203% | $168.7672 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.98 | 5.424% | $23.1722 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.98 | 8.313% | $174.3623 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.81 | 6.353% | $239.0922 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.97 | 6.589% | $120.4136 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.59 | 12.364% | $271.4602 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.18 | $1,235.1191 | $1,235.11 | $1,235.05 | $1,235.30 | |