| 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 | $127.61 | 12.378% | $143.4056 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.53 | 11.395% | $210.013 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 8.600% | $239.3761 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.72 | 5.658% | $219.4728 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.45 | 9.735% | $181.5566 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.73 | 12.366% | $245.7782 | $245.78 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.32 | 4.606% | $59.9602 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.78 | $1,299.5625 | $1,299.57 | $1,299.55 | $1,299.70 | |