| 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 | $233.90 | 12.224% | $262.4919 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.60 | 3.664% | $12.025 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.94 | 12.729% | $99.1339 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.90 | 11.871% | $275.0908 | $275.09 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.92 | 6.333% | $235.9742 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.49 | 9.302% | $93.4423 | $93.44 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.85 | 6.488% | $219.2055 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.60 | $1,197.3636 | $1,197.36 | $1,197.40 | $1,197.30 | |