| 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 | $69.27 | 3.108% | $71.4229 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.90 | 7.563% | $146.1781 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.43 | 10.230% | $122.8293 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.37 | 12.580% | $135.5125 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.86 | 7.799% | $253.1767 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.97 | 10.791% | $126.2685 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.98 | 6.418% | $267.0879 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.78 | $1,122.4759 | $1,122.48 | $1,122.50 | $1,122.50 | |