| 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 | $231.37 | 8.286% | $250.5413 | $250.54 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.38 | 3.676% | $11.7983 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.58 | 8.545% | $162.3616 | $162.36 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.59 | 13.617% | $201.7724 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.62 | 8.125% | $236.3829 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.56 | 9.277% | $265.0623 | $265.06 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.96 | 3.665% | $83.9272 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.06 | $1,211.8460 | $1,211.84 | $1,211.85 | $1,211.90 | |