| 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 | $210.38 | 12.240% | $236.1305 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 10.411% | $173.7869 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.53 | 3.442% | $49.166 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.86 | 3.111% | $245.2598 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.43 | 13.294% | $96.7871 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.63 | 10.262% | $180.4217 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.75 | 7.434% | $227.4915 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.98 | $1,209.0435 | $1,209.05 | $1,209.05 | $1,209.10 | |