| 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 | $128.68 | 7.287% | $138.0569 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.45 | 13.824% | $227.022 | $227.02 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.48 | 11.692% | $200.4648 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.56 | 9.421% | $85.9611 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.90 | 4.733% | $257.5384 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 13.657% | $157.7332 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.91 | 3.450% | $186.1169 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.76 | $1,252.8933 | $1,252.89 | $1,252.85 | $1,252.90 | |