| 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 | $125.71 | 12.538% | $141.4715 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.55 | 12.798% | $244.2641 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.45 | 13.299% | $191.9852 | $191.99 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.45 | 12.390% | $62.3203 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.27 | 12.588% | $30.7027 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.49 | 5.295% | $250.0651 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.63 | 10.250% | $250.9621 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.55 | $1,171.7710 | $1,171.77 | $1,171.70 | $1,171.90 | |