| 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 | $135.68 | 12.850% | $153.1149 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.79 | 12.484% | $115.6223 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.57 | 6.681% | $183.0326 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 8.122% | $256.141 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.40 | 6.826% | $141.4376 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.61 | 5.771% | $119.1087 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.99 | 3.282% | $242.7024 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.94 | $1,211.1595 | $1,211.15 | $1,211.15 | $1,211.00 | |