| 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 | $127.56 | 7.591% | $137.2431 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.84 | 13.767% | $281.9601 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.56 | 6.308% | $216.4006 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.75 | 13.264% | $196.7962 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.35 | 10.310% | $66.5721 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.30 | 11.337% | $17.0346 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.81 | 3.732% | $208.3042 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.17 | $1,124.3109 | $1,124.30 | $1,124.30 | $1,124.30 | |