| 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 | $242.35 | 12.185% | $271.8803 | $271.88 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.37 | 12.799% | $226.0154 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.88 | 4.376% | $232.6332 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.48 | 9.695% | $43.3076 | $43.31 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.45 | 5.254% | $184.6681 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.35 | 8.220% | $70.7218 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.53 | 5.440% | $180.8612 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.41 | $1,210.0876 | $1,210.09 | $1,210.05 | $1,210.10 | |