| 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 | $212.83 | 12.443% | $239.3124 | $239.31 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.66 | 4.702% | $256.1639 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.99 | 6.660% | $69.3183 | $69.32 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.62 | 13.367% | $229.7042 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.76 | 3.543% | $181.9872 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.94 | 12.358% | $96.5605 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.98 | 8.598% | $143.3276 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.78 | $1,216.3741 | $1,216.37 | $1,216.35 | $1,216.40 | |