| 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 | $127.40 | 13.556% | $144.6703 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.76 | 3.610% | $183.141 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.28 | 6.831% | $110.3351 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.62 | 4.238% | $101.7571 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.41 | 10.495% | $259.0113 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.77 | 6.321% | $237.9145 | $237.91 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.36 | 8.602% | $242.5734 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.60 | $1,279.4027 | $1,279.40 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.40 | |