| 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 | $124.40 | 12.579% | $140.0483 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.88 | 9.862% | $272.3259 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.87 | 5.400% | $182.205 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.96 | 3.110% | $53.576 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.79 | 6.776% | $102.2807 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.76 | 7.163% | $156.2008 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.56 | 3.363% | $239.3474 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.22 | $1,145.9841 | $1,146.00 | $1,146.05 | $1,145.90 | |