| 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 | $124.53 | 12.798% | $140.4673 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.51 | 12.680% | $277.7675 | $277.77 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.42 | 11.668% | $253.9554 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.80 | 8.240% | $156.7315 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.85 | 9.625% | $48.0706 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.63 | 3.401% | $241.5758 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.52 | 10.343% | $192.5706 | $192.57 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.26 | $1,311.1387 | $1,311.15 | $1,311.10 | $1,311.30 | |