| 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 | $241.40 | 12.781% | $272.2533 | $272.25 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.76 | 5.766% | $21.957 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.35 | 10.388% | $83.1774 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.96 | 12.712% | $203.9636 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.27 | 13.461% | $244.2475 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.26 | 7.265% | $240.5525 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.65 | 7.575% | $145.9255 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.65 | $1,212.0768 | $1,212.08 | $1,212.10 | $1,212.20 | |