| 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 | $212.48 | 11.200% | $236.2778 | $236.28 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.82 | 8.133% | $227.966 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.28 | 9.281% | $198.1046 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.87 | 6.155% | $130.4326 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.39 | 7.224% | $192.3491 | $192.35 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.61 | 3.500% | $162.0914 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.75 | 10.157% | $108.78 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.20 | $1,256.0015 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.00 | |