| 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 | $120.36 | 13.574% | $136.6977 | $136.70 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.53 | 9.352% | $70.5648 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.74 | 12.595% | $206.8821 | $206.88 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.68 | 4.581% | $42.5436 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.34 | 9.298% | $208.0378 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.40 | 5.244% | $220.3809 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 3.776% | $246.2604 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.35 | $1,131.3673 | $1,131.36 | $1,131.40 | $1,131.40 | |