| 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 | $129.99 | 10.425% | $143.5415 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.52 | 3.801% | $217.4839 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.97 | 13.340% | $225.5126 | $225.51 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.55 | 12.192% | $162.1735 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.30 | 9.260% | $157.6622 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.92 | 10.735% | $203.6638 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.56 | 4.772% | $161.9356 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.81 | $1,271.9731 | $1,271.96 | $1,271.95 | $1,272.00 | |