| 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 | $240.45 | 3.709% | $249.3683 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.62 | 7.307% | $36.0766 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.81 | 9.422% | $236.1436 | $236.14 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.56 | 11.241% | $69.5924 | $69.59 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.93 | 3.372% | $184.9635 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.61 | 9.655% | $200.241 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.87 | 8.250% | $235.8443 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.85 | $1,212.2297 | $1,212.22 | $1,212.25 | $1,212.20 | |