| 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 | $103.67 | 12.295% | $116.4162 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.76 | 12.829% | $217.4892 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.31 | 4.379% | $251.877 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.27 | 12.454% | $49.7834 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.28 | 12.727% | $142.3517 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.83 | 6.583% | $176.7466 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.75 | 7.851% | $189.5481 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.87 | $1,144.2122 | $1,144.22 | $1,144.25 | $1,144.20 | |