| 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 | $220.47 | 12.475% | $247.9736 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.97 | 13.822% | $166.146 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.54 | 5.313% | $182.7602 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.50 | 12.119% | $267.4038 | $267.40 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.79 | 10.718% | $143.7009 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.36 | 9.301% | $90.0203 | $90.02 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.80 | 10.612% | $44.0236 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.43 | $1,142.0284 | $1,142.02 | $1,141.95 | $1,142.00 | |