| 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 | $211.31 | 12.825% | $238.4105 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.70 | 12.573% | $73.9605 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.66 | 13.530% | $225.5387 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.25 | 12.454% | $264.548 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.95 | 11.392% | $145.8678 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.80 | 11.860% | $108.2805 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.63 | 8.352% | $161.0436 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.30 | $1,217.6496 | $1,217.65 | $1,217.65 | $1,217.60 | |