| 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 | $242.76 | 3.523% | $251.3124 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.75 | 8.699% | $12.7721 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.78 | 4.470% | $227.5148 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.61 | 13.619% | $258.6082 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.26 | 13.711% | $268.6536 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.88 | 13.454% | $129.2014 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.79 | 3.722% | $34.0104 | $34.01 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.83 | $1,182.0729 | $1,182.06 | $1,182.00 | $1,182.10 | |