| 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 | $211.35 | 12.350% | $237.4517 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.53 | 9.126% | $23.4948 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.30 | 4.860% | $258.2702 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.52 | 7.115% | $145.1622 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.94 | 7.658% | $177.5711 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.35 | 11.792% | $78.6457 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.93 | 10.397% | $228.4445 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.92 | $1,149.0402 | $1,149.03 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.10 | |