| 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 | $241.42 | 7.409% | $259.3068 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.80 | 12.704% | $225.1826 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.49 | 11.294% | $234.2627 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.89 | 8.587% | $12.911 | $12.91 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.35 | 6.166% | $231.8135 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.65 | 7.468% | $83.4489 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.83 | 8.266% | $161.1323 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.43 | $1,208.0578 | $1,208.05 | $1,208.05 | $1,208.00 | |