| 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 | $127.79 | 11.681% | $142.7171 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.95 | 11.136% | $231.1073 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.29 | 7.868% | $216.0488 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 8.339% | $93.1282 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.78 | 10.810% | $173.7279 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.69 | 4.188% | $150.7496 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.50 | 7.740% | $202.0125 | $202.01 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.96 | $1,209.4914 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.30 | |