| 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 | $212.82 | 12.753% | $239.9609 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 13.585% | $282.2587 | $282.26 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.78 | 5.687% | $186.8335 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.74 | 12.295% | $195.1013 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.58 | 7.870% | $227.1526 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.29 | 8.855% | $135.2959 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.61 | 12.423% | $53.5246 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.32 | $1,320.1275 | $1,320.12 | $1,320.10 | $1,320.20 | |