| 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 | $126.78 | 7.559% | $136.3633 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.70 | 11.125% | $188.5791 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.93 | 5.698% | $95.0542 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.93 | 12.674% | $278.2259 | $278.23 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.27 | 12.144% | $147.2114 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.75 | 11.459% | $141.2743 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.89 | 13.286% | $250.2374 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.25 | $1,236.9456 | $1,236.94 | $1,236.95 | $1,237.00 | |