| 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 | $208.50 | 12.841% | $235.2735 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.26 | 9.430% | $104.243 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.69 | 4.351% | $210.4655 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.60 | 6.252% | $149.3903 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.95 | 6.667% | $231.4141 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.27 | 9.664% | $105.5735 | $105.57 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.76 | 7.849% | $148.5728 | $148.57 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.03 | $1,184.9327 | $1,184.92 | $1,184.85 | $1,185.00 | |