| 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 | $244.50 | 7.206% | $262.1187 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.66 | 5.543% | $122.071 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.75 | 6.689% | $214.1782 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.76 | 5.435% | $118.8885 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.86 | 12.646% | $253.2958 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.40 | 6.853% | $30.3463 | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.34 | 4.366% | $71.3237 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.27 | $1,072.2222 | $1,072.23 | $1,072.20 | $1,072.20 | |