| 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 | $225.50 | 7.751% | $242.9785 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.25 | 9.426% | $71.4005 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.47 | 4.194% | $252.6392 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.25 | 11.400% | $146.2125 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.88 | 10.197% | $254.4228 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.73 | 3.870% | $211.6144 | $211.61 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.71 | 12.780% | $56.0629 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.79 | $1,235.3308 | $1,235.32 | $1,235.30 | $1,235.30 | |