| 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 | $126.89 | 8.273% | $137.3876 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 10.285% | $260.824 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.73 | 9.457% | $245.9827 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.67 | 8.673% | $132.2224 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.37 | 4.547% | $182.2986 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.84 | 10.191% | $37.2886 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.83 | 5.439% | $213.8619 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.83 | $1,209.8658 | $1,209.86 | $1,209.85 | $1,209.90 | |