| 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 | $212.84 | 12.872% | $240.2368 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.36 | 8.302% | $88.1145 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.54 | 8.536% | $231.7678 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.33 | 10.807% | $217.5474 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.94 | 6.384% | $112.7032 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.47 | 12.130% | $261.7899 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.90 | 8.218% | $15.0423 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.38 | $1,167.2019 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.20 | $1,167.10 | |