| 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 | $212.50 | 10.705% | $235.2481 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.33 | 13.524% | $157.0377 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.80 | 8.776% | $11.7478 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.70 | 12.258% | $131.0051 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.33 | 12.742% | $190.906 | $190.91 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.46 | 9.843% | $252.0457 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.66 | 4.560% | $160.6669 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.78 | $1,138.6573 | $1,138.68 | $1,138.65 | $1,138.50 | |