| 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 | $231.52 | 7.237% | $248.2751 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.50 | 6.481% | $206.0407 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.49 | 7.639% | $236.2568 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.50 | 13.514% | $27.8109 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.88 | 9.653% | $25.0886 | $25.09 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.92 | 7.739% | $218.624 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.48 | 6.309% | $251.3995 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.29 | $1,213.4956 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.50 | |