| 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 | $160.91 | 12.312% | $180.7212 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.87 | 12.693% | $250.032 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.41 | 11.620% | $106.4966 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.97 | 11.416% | $188.2596 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.88 | 7.321% | $136.1689 | $136.17 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.76 | 11.699% | $152.7596 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.39 | 6.214% | $243.6443 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.19 | $1,258.0822 | $1,258.08 | $1,258.05 | $1,258.10 | |