| 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 | $120.47 | 12.769% | $135.8528 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.37 | 7.360% | $157.1428 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.98 | 11.693% | $83.7474 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.81 | 10.737% | $103.8824 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.97 | 12.339% | $111.1819 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 3.570% | $247.3459 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.36 | 3.338% | $257.6836 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.78 | $1,096.8368 | $1,096.83 | $1,096.90 | $1,096.80 | |