| 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 | $212.62 | 8.745% | $231.2136 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.26 | 6.838% | $26.9873 | $26.99 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.43 | 12.539% | $186.1733 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.45 | 12.264% | $223.9105 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.59 | 5.846% | $111.7628 | $111.76 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.37 | 8.529% | $187.0714 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.69 | 12.285% | $278.1187 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.41 | $1,245.2376 | $1,245.23 | $1,245.15 | $1,245.30 | |