| 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 | $126.55 | 12.638% | $142.5434 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.72 | 11.652% | $158.2332 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.84 | 7.410% | $235.056 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.75 | 12.470% | $248.2775 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.98 | 13.412% | $180.3024 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.90 | 3.498% | $57.8554 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.68 | 12.557% | $171.852 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.42 | $1,194.1199 | $1,194.12 | $1,194.15 | $1,194.20 | |