| 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 | $125.45 | 12.527% | $141.1651 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.27 | 6.374% | $220.4814 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.26 | 12.728% | $258.4402 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.73 | 4.325% | $83.1783 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.71 | 10.499% | $191.9478 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.39 | 6.861% | $129.7186 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.60 | 9.327% | $221.4965 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.41 | $1,246.4279 | $1,246.44 | $1,246.45 | $1,246.40 | |