| 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 | $121.46 | 12.194% | $136.2708 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.28 | 6.774% | $83.5827 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.61 | 6.596% | $56.0802 | $56.08 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.99 | 13.765% | $261.6481 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.93 | 4.492% | $217.2702 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.35 | 13.514% | $227.4253 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 5.698% | $256.7616 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.54 | $1,239.0389 | $1,239.04 | $1,239.05 | $1,239.10 | |