| 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 | $128.54 | 12.335% | $144.3954 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.92 | 12.674% | $15.6842 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.80 | 3.749% | $259.165 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.38 | 10.569% | $124.2574 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.60 | 13.539% | $205.0514 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.71 | 12.452% | $198.7139 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.93 | 13.437% | $266.4975 | $266.50 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.88 | $1,213.7648 | $1,213.77 | $1,213.75 | $1,213.90 | |