| 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 | $215.86 | 9.314% | $235.9652 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.56 | 5.338% | $168.0773 | $168.08 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.51 | 6.462% | $250.7287 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.57 | 12.351% | $216.3543 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.59 | 3.385% | $124.672 | $124.67 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.85 | 10.333% | $137.7508 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.27 | 4.669% | $126.9321 | $126.93 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.21 | $1,260.4804 | $1,260.48 | $1,260.50 | $1,260.60 | |