| 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 | $125.90 | 9.785% | $138.2193 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.61 | 12.698% | $160.7186 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.31 | 13.493% | $135.4085 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.42 | 11.551% | $49.551 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.26 | 9.392% | $261.7313 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.34 | 11.129% | $261.531 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.85 | 6.823% | $139.7779 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.69 | $1,146.9376 | $1,146.94 | $1,146.95 | $1,146.90 | |