| 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 | $135.81 | 13.699% | $154.4146 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.91 | 12.713% | $31.4582 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.32 | 5.333% | $27.7236 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.46 | 3.104% | $252.048 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.28 | 9.562% | $218.3352 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.82 | 11.568% | $261.984 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.58 | 9.640% | $255.0007 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.18 | $1,200.9643 | $1,200.96 | $1,200.95 | $1,200.90 | |