| 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 | $127.82 | 13.733% | $145.3735 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.77 | 12.128% | $278.9408 | $278.94 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.41 | 7.365% | $226.9803 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.56 | 6.121% | $213.8975 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.36 | 6.787% | $95.4249 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.38 | 6.655% | $235.0463 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.79 | 13.194% | $179.7408 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.09 | $1,375.4041 | $1,375.40 | $1,375.40 | $1,375.30 | |