| 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 | $129.38 | 11.600% | $144.3881 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.69 | 12.506% | $198.7869 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.46 | 8.528% | $247.9431 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.56 | 8.311% | $138.1615 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.89 | 13.848% | $200.2472 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.84 | 5.588% | $122.3131 | $122.31 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.75 | 11.464% | $218.1908 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.57 | $1,270.0307 | $1,270.03 | $1,270.05 | $1,270.00 | |