| 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 | $121.38 | 12.398% | $136.4287 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.94 | 4.856% | $248.4458 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.57 | 10.633% | $205.3017 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.40 | 8.188% | $16.661 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.68 | 13.498% | $281.1118 | $281.11 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.83 | 3.310% | $166.1535 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.98 | 3.211% | $188.8555 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.78 | $1,242.9580 | $1,242.96 | $1,242.95 | $1,243.00 | |