| 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 | $192.85 | 10.127% | $212.3799 | $212.38 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.73 | 6.225% | $185.6069 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.94 | 8.551% | $39.0132 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.33 | 13.631% | $261.7263 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.75 | 5.552% | $237.2281 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.95 | 3.370% | $80.5769 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.73 | 4.328% | $235.4996 | $235.50 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.28 | $1,252.0309 | $1,252.04 | $1,252.10 | $1,252.00 | |