| 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 | $212.73 | 7.771% | $229.2612 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.81 | 9.198% | $242.2121 | $242.21 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.30 | 9.758% | $239.6017 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.96 | 4.344% | $144.9964 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.49 | 7.631% | $110.311 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.45 | 12.256% | $170.0117 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.76 | 8.853% | $143.4247 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.50 | $1,279.8188 | $1,279.81 | $1,279.75 | $1,279.80 | |