| 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 | $215.68 | 12.375% | $242.3704 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.32 | 11.745% | $144.5086 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.36 | 9.625% | $248.1472 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.92 | 11.303% | $111.214 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.37 | 3.424% | $145.1763 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.62 | 6.147% | $122.7272 | $122.73 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.77 | 4.514% | $45.7458 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.04 | $1,059.8895 | $1,059.90 | $1,059.90 | $1,059.80 | |