| 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 | $212.91 | 12.873% | $240.3179 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.50 | 10.865% | $144.6788 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.58 | 11.325% | $245.5607 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.68 | 7.245% | $157.307 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.38 | 9.863% | $128.9572 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.88 | 13.203% | $233.0623 | $233.06 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.82 | 7.263% | $49.1479 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.75 | $1,199.0318 | $1,199.04 | $1,199.00 | $1,199.10 | |