| 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 | $127.50 | 11.543% | $142.2173 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.79 | 12.266% | $245.6268 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.31 | 11.155% | $48.1412 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.48 | 10.334% | $276.3646 | $276.36 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.80 | 4.776% | $227.1544 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.96 | 5.748% | $117.338 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.89 | 11.395% | $155.8305 | $155.83 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.73 | $1,212.6728 | $1,212.67 | $1,212.70 | $1,212.60 | |