| 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 | $121.76 | 13.745% | $138.4959 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.40 | 4.829% | $240.4777 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.86 | 6.551% | $103.2053 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.80 | 7.190% | $73.7467 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.54 | 10.308% | $148.4084 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.84 | 3.426% | $209.7893 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.54 | 9.196% | $259.3842 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.74 | $1,173.5075 | $1,173.52 | $1,173.55 | $1,173.50 | |