| 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 | $241.25 | 12.400% | $271.165 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.47 | 3.283% | $157.4756 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.98 | 7.370% | $226.5292 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.25 | 12.266% | $192.2555 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.60 | 11.812% | $129.2547 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.29 | 4.826% | $221.4869 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.46 | 10.402% | $119.742 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.30 | $1,317.9089 | $1,317.92 | $1,317.95 | $1,318.00 | |