| 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 | $128.71 | 11.385% | $143.3636 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.37 | 8.685% | $189.514 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.95 | 4.733% | $242.9282 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.67 | 13.618% | $190.5033 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.99 | 8.797% | $226.2869 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.80 | 7.553% | $138.5283 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.41 | 10.373% | $260.9328 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.90 | $1,392.0571 | $1,392.05 | $1,392.10 | $1,392.00 | |