| 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 | $123.57 | 11.810% | $138.1636 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.97 | 6.195% | $147.5792 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.31 | 5.401% | $116.2678 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.32 | 3.864% | $240.2582 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.88 | 7.520% | $254.6934 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.34 | 3.280% | $148.0416 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.46 | 6.199% | $215.0105 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.85 | $1,260.0143 | $1,260.01 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.10 | |