| 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 | $232.37 | 4.129% | $241.9646 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.66 | 10.730% | $35.0571 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.51 | 13.772% | $264.5313 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.61 | 10.276% | $108.7432 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.29 | 7.303% | $129.0748 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.45 | 9.500% | $256.7228 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.54 | 4.818% | $176.6603 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.43 | $1,212.7541 | $1,212.74 | $1,212.70 | $1,212.80 | |