| 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 | $215.96 | 12.597% | $243.1645 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.98 | 3.455% | $74.4669 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.96 | 12.537% | $186.7664 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.78 | 5.249% | $129.2247 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.95 | 8.224% | $225.0518 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.79 | 12.325% | $144.6634 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.87 | 13.563% | $129.3142 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.29 | $1,132.6519 | $1,132.64 | $1,132.55 | $1,132.80 | |