| 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 | $128.34 | 12.365% | $144.2092 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.80 | 5.397% | $260.1198 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.63 | 11.348% | $158.8157 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.82 | 6.580% | $142.6254 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 11.200% | $277.444 | $277.44 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.54 | 13.548% | $192.5093 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.90 | 5.680% | $244.0151 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.53 | $1,419.7385 | $1,419.75 | $1,419.70 | $1,419.60 | |