| 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 | $123.87 | 13.556% | $140.6618 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.32 | 9.335% | $268.2206 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.80 | 12.207% | $79.4426 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 12.372% | $168.2771 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.42 | 13.188% | $72.9157 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.68 | 6.833% | $240.0324 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.47 | 6.867% | $238.8157 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.31 | $1,208.3659 | $1,208.37 | $1,208.35 | $1,208.30 | |