| 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 | $122.98 | 12.335% | $138.1496 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.90 | 11.809% | $268.2298 | $268.23 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.28 | 5.532% | $229.2999 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.53 | 6.455% | $59.1145 | $59.11 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.58 | 12.756% | $14.1847 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.92 | 5.484% | $203.4997 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.95 | 6.680% | $130.0963 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.14 | $1,042.5745 | $1,042.57 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.50 | |