| 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 | $139.85 | 11.850% | $156.4222 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.58 | 9.263% | $186.3808 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.70 | 13.291% | $252.2991 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.62 | 9.153% | $75.9923 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.29 | 10.607% | $238.1258 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.27 | 8.539% | $125.1129 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.59 | 9.740% | $225.6145 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.90 | $1,259.9476 | $1,259.94 | $1,259.95 | $1,259.90 | |