| 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 | $221.40 | 13.857% | $252.0794 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.42 | 11.559% | $277.1349 | $277.13 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.85 | 12.502% | $6.5814 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.77 | 7.666% | $128.9516 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.93 | 4.832% | $208.5423 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.74 | 7.376% | $121.0557 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.87 | 7.733% | $143.1448 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.98 | $1,137.4901 | $1,137.48 | $1,137.55 | $1,137.50 | |