| 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 | $152.59 | 12.342% | $171.4227 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.69 | 9.846% | $136.967 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.51 | 8.673% | $86.4059 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.45 | 6.561% | $130.4839 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.68 | 8.235% | $191.2296 | $191.23 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.87 | 9.643% | $236.6863 | $236.69 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.96 | 13.408% | $273.2679 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.75 | $1,226.4633 | $1,226.47 | $1,226.45 | $1,226.50 | |