| 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 | $125.75 | 12.569% | $141.5555 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.30 | 3.684% | $170.3528 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.55 | 6.667% | $236.3207 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.75 | 13.374% | $160.7076 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.44 | 13.278% | $120.5731 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.25 | 13.402% | $257.706 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 5.836% | $252.4189 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.54 | $1,339.6346 | $1,339.64 | $1,339.55 | $1,339.70 | |