| 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 | $212.56 | 11.586% | $237.1872 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.85 | 3.542% | $70.2532 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.33 | 5.347% | $49.8607 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.52 | 3.133% | $256.3061 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.42 | 4.833% | $179.7047 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.86 | 9.522% | $184.9388 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.85 | 4.630% | $234.2143 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.39 | $1,212.4650 | $1,212.46 | $1,212.45 | $1,212.50 | |