| 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 | $128.42 | 10.797% | $142.2855 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.28 | 13.102% | $278.5476 | $278.55 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.61 | 9.740% | $221.2468 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.32 | 6.867% | $235.4494 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.29 | 3.402% | $128.5183 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.85 | 7.784% | $240.1966 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.48 | 6.508% | $86.7827 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.25 | $1,333.0269 | $1,333.04 | $1,333.05 | $1,332.90 | |