| 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 | $122.96 | 12.533% | $138.3706 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.50 | 12.447% | $132.1252 | $132.13 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.68 | 5.484% | $249.6595 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.52 | 6.556% | $16.5375 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.77 | 5.719% | $48.3876 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.88 | 11.532% | $215.1229 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.68 | 10.605% | $6.2824 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.99 | $806.4857 | $806.49 | $806.50 | $806.50 | |