| 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 | $126.33 | 12.529% | $142.1579 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.50 | 4.440% | $256.4002 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.90 | 6.657% | $143.8803 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.51 | 11.639% | $180.3081 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.83 | 13.486% | $173.4407 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.37 | 10.571% | $273.5195 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.27 | 13.730% | $135.6458 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.71 | $1,305.3525 | $1,305.36 | $1,305.35 | $1,305.30 | |