| 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 | $127.58 | 12.447% | $143.4599 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.82 | 10.367% | $78.1619 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.37 | 3.780% | $220.3976 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.90 | 7.306% | $195.1896 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.38 | 10.642% | $121.0202 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.62 | 6.795% | $31.6327 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.63 | 13.534% | $198.2644 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.30 | $988.1263 | $988.12 | $988.10 | $988.20 | |