| 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 | $129.68 | 6.718% | $138.3919 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.34 | 12.660% | $135.575 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.73 | 12.863% | $187.0478 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.64 | 12.531% | $256.1656 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.86 | 8.127% | $145.8201 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.51 | 13.145% | $231.3928 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.57 | 13.514% | $152.7558 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.33 | $1,247.1490 | $1,247.16 | $1,247.15 | $1,247.20 | |