| 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 | $211.48 | 12.449% | $237.8071 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.69 | 12.626% | $82.9941 | $82.99 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.97 | 11.850% | $186.7559 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.72 | 13.739% | $36.078 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.33 | 7.426% | $198.0183 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.43 | 10.609% | $239.3911 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.73 | 10.589% | $276.1739 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.35 | $1,257.2184 | $1,257.22 | $1,257.20 | $1,257.30 | |