| 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 | $217.40 | 12.168% | $243.8532 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.87 | 11.747% | $31.1439 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.40 | 6.224% | $262.7982 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.34 | 13.208% | $146.4232 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.97 | 11.562% | $182.9282 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.48 | 4.525% | $230.4567 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.28 | 7.362% | $138.7976 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.74 | $1,236.4010 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.40 | |