| 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 | $125.56 | 13.469% | $142.4717 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.56 | 12.653% | $182.0022 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.89 | 5.705% | $253.5757 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.85 | 11.666% | $252.1977 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.73 | 10.552% | $183.2178 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.97 | 3.803% | $13.4632 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.32 | 12.148% | $191.0105 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.88 | $1,217.9388 | $1,217.94 | $1,217.90 | $1,218.00 | |