| 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 | $128.40 | 12.268% | $144.1521 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.54 | 10.181% | $162.561 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.38 | 9.460% | $92.3623 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.41 | 9.248% | $153.3951 | $153.40 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.90 | 5.645% | $257.6682 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.39 | 8.844% | $160.4252 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.49 | 6.415% | $205.9024 | $205.90 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.51 | $1,176.4663 | $1,176.47 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.60 | |