| 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 | $232.50 | 6.721% | $248.1263 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.63 | 11.350% | $142.116 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.34 | 9.521% | $173.4156 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.69 | 8.353% | $257.5442 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.78 | 12.566% | $280.0417 | $280.04 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.48 | 3.840% | $186.372 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.44 | 11.204% | $85.0043 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.86 | $1,372.6201 | $1,372.62 | $1,372.60 | $1,372.50 | |