| 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 | $212.35 | 11.345% | $236.4411 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.74 | 6.575% | $208.6099 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.40 | 7.437% | $179.8495 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.94 | 10.401% | $233.9839 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.58 | 10.226% | $163.7738 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.52 | 4.364% | $31.8519 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.31 | 12.597% | $205.2756 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.84 | $1,259.7857 | $1,259.78 | $1,259.80 | $1,259.80 | |