| 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 | $210.47 | 11.736% | $235.1708 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.54 | 5.218% | $250.987 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.77 | 6.417% | $151.9316 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.53 | 12.572% | $85.0256 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.44 | 12.323% | $127.4192 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.75 | 6.271% | $135.7612 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.31 | 13.352% | $186.2487 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.81 | $1,172.5441 | $1,172.55 | $1,172.55 | $1,172.50 | |